Wisconsin Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is if his or her motorcycle lacks an approved windshield.

In Wisconsin, every motorcyclist must wear eye protection unless his or her motorcycle has a windshield that rises at least 15 inches above the handlebar. In Wisconsin, face shields, goggles, and safety eyeglasses qualify as eye protection.

Source: WI Stat § 347.485

Not quite. The answer is load them evenly with the same weight.

When loading saddlebags, you should load them evenly with the same weight to help keep your motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is Approved eye protection

Under Wisconsin law, motorcyclists but not passengers must wear eye protection when riding a motorcycle without a windshield that rises at least 15 inches above the handlebar. In Wisconsin, face shields, goggles, and safety eyeglasses qualify as eye protection.

Source: WI Stat § 347.485

Not quite. The answer is is the best form of face and eye protection.

Under Wisconsin law, every motorcyclist who holds a Cycle Instruction Permit, every motorcyclist under 18 years of age, and every passenger under 18 years of age must wear a helmet. Every motorcyclist (but not the passenger) regardless of age must wear eye protection unless the motorcycle is equipped with a windshield that rises at least 15 inches above the handlebar. In Wisconsin, face shields, goggles, and safety eyeglasses qualify as eye protection. A face shield is the best form of face and eye protection because it protects your whole face and will not fly off in the wind.

Source: WI Stat § 347.485

Not quite. The answer is slower

When riding with a passenger, you should ride slower around curves. The added weight will cause your motorcycle to react slower.

Not quite. The answer is footpegs for the passenger.

To carry a passenger, your motorcycle must have footpegs for the passenger. Also, the seat must be big enough for two people.

Not quite. The answer is rope.

Motorcycle cargo should NOT be secured with rope. Knots can come undone, or ropes can loosen. Elastic cords are a better choice.

Not quite. The answer is a face shield.

The best protection against flying objects while you're riding is a shatter-resistant face shield. It will protect your whole face from flying objects, not just your eyes.

Not quite. The answer is Fastening excess cargo to the sissy bar

Fastening cargo to the sissy bar can make the motorcycle unstable because it raises the center of gravity. Keep cargo low and balanced for safety.

Not quite. The answer is ropes.

You should AVOID attaching cargo to a motorcycle with ropes. Ropes can loosen over time, and knots can come undone. Elastic cords are a better choice.

Not quite. The answer is suspension.

If you are carrying a lot of cargo that adds much more weight to the motorcycle, you may need to adjust its suspension.

Not quite. The answer is respond slower than normal.

A passenger increases the weight on the motorcycle, causing it to respond more slowly. Therefore, it will take the motorcycle longer to react to changes like slowing down and stopping.

Not quite. The answer is Sturdy jacket, boots, and gloves

While riding a motorcycle, you should wear a sturdy jacket, boots, and gloves. Even in hot weather, you must protect yourself in case of an accident or a collision.

Not quite. The answer is Elastic cords

The best way to secure cargo is with elastic cords. Rope can stretch, or knots can loosen.

Not quite. The answer is distribute the weight evenly between both bags.

When loading saddlebags, you should load them evenly with the same weight to help keep your motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

In any collision, you'll have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear 1) a motorcycle safety helmet that is US DOT compliant; 2) face or eye protection; and 3) protective clothing such as a leather or long-sleeve jacket, long, heavy pants over ankle boots, and full-fingered leather gloves.

Not quite. The answer is firmly on the footpegs.

While riding a motorcycle, you should position your feet firmly on the footpegs. Pointing them downward could cause them to catch on something.

Not quite. The answer is The passenger should keep his or her feet on the footpegs at all times.

The passenger should keep his or her feet on the footpegs at all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped at a traffic light.

Not quite. The answer is a face shield.

The best way to protect your eyes is with a shatter-resistant face shield. Choose a helmet with a face shield.

Not quite. The answer is At all times

Federal law allows a motorcycle to travel in a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane at all times, even without a passenger. It is believed safer for a motorcyclist to ride smoothly in an HOV lane than to get stuck in stop-and-go highway traffic.