Wyoming Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is foot pegs, seat, and helmet.

A passenger who rides your motorcycle must have his or her own foot pegs and seat. Wyoming law also requires the passenger to wear a helmet if he or she is under 18.

Not quite. The answer is neither riders nor passengers

Wyoming law does not require either riders or passengers to wear eye protection when riding motorcycles. Still, it's a good idea to wear eye protection to protect your eyes from the wind and debris carried by the wind. In fact, it's a good idea to wear face protection, which will protect your eyes along with the rest of your face.

Not quite. The answer is (a) keeping them on the footrests.

Use your feet to maintain balance by keeping them on the foot pegs.

Not quite. The answer is The motorcycle will take longer to react to changes.

A passenger will increase the weight on the motorcycle. Therefore, it will take the motorcycle longer to react to changes like slowing down or stopping.

Not quite. The answer is Improper loading of cargo

Improper loading of cargo can cause your motorcycle to wobble. Make sure you load cargo evenly to help keep the motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is completely cover your arms and legs.

When you ride a motorcycle, your clothing should be protective and cover your arms and legs completely. This is very important in case of a collision.

Not quite. The answer is serious head and neck injuries

An approved helmet can save a motorcyclist from serious head and neck injuries in most types of collisions. In crashes, helmeted riders are three times more likely to survive head injuries than non-helmeted riders.

Not quite. The answer is at all times.

You should maintain an adequate space cushion around your motorcycle at all times. This helps keep you safe and gives you time to react.

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

Keep the load forward. Try to place the load over or in front of the rear axle. (Mounting loads behind the rear axle can cause a wobble.) Secure loads low, or put them in saddlebags. Attaching a load to the sissy bar raises the motorcycle's center of gravity and can cause a wobble.

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 (a) keeping them on the footrests.

Use your feet to maintain balance by keeping them on the foot pegs.

Not quite. The answer is a shatter-resistant face shield.

The best protection against flying objects while you are 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 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 a shatter-resistant face shield.

The best protection against flying objects while you are 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 Fill saddlebags evenly.

Fill your saddlebags evenly. If one side is heavier than the other, it can cause the motorcycle to drift.

Not quite. The answer is a shatter-resistant face shield.

The best protection against flying objects while you are 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 in the front of the tank bag.

When packing your motorcycle, heavier items should be packed in the front of the tank bag. This helps maintain the balance of the motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is Riders under 18 and passengers under 18

Wyoming law requires riders under 18 years of age and passengers under 18 years of age to wear helmets. Still, it's advisable for riders and passengers of all ages to wear helmets.

Source: WY Stat § 31-5-115

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 its center of gravity. Keep cargo low and balanced for safety.

Not quite. The answer is is the best form of face and 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. You should consider wearing a face shield even though Wyoming law doesn't require it.