M1 Riding with Passengers 2

Question 1

Before carrying a passenger, what equipment must your motorcycle have?

Accepted Answer

A proper passenger seat and footpegs

Answer

A sidecar attachment

Answer

A luggage rack

Answer

A larger fuel tank

Question 2

How should a passenger position their hands during a ride?

Accepted Answer

Around the rider's waist or on the grab rails

Answer

Waving in the air for balance

Answer

On the rider's shoulders only

Answer

Behind their own back

Question 3

How does carrying a passenger affect stopping distance?

Accepted Answer

It increases stopping distance

Answer

It decreases stopping distance

Answer

It has no effect

Answer

It only affects turning

Question 4

What should you tell a passenger about their feet while stopped or riding?

Accepted Answer

Keep feet on the footpegs at all times, even when stopped

Answer

Drag feet to help brake

Answer

Rest feet on the exhaust pipes

Answer

Take feet off during turns

Question 5

When should a passenger lean during a turn?

Accepted Answer

Lean with the rider as a single unit

Answer

Lean opposite to the rider

Answer

Sit straight up and not lean

Answer

Lean before the rider does

Question 6

How should you adjust your suspension and tire pressure when carrying a passenger?

Accepted Answer

Increase them per the owner's manual for the added load

Answer

Lower tire pressure significantly

Answer

Leave both completely unchanged

Answer

Remove air from the shocks

Question 7

Why should you warn a passenger before accelerating, braking, or turning?

Accepted Answer

So they can brace and shift weight smoothly

Answer

So they can take their hands off

Answer

So they can stand up

Answer

So they can look behind