From Sections 10, 11 and 12 of the Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual

Georgia Motorcycle Three-wheelers and Sidecars Practice Test

Three-wheeled vehicles, trikes and sidecar rigs.

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What the Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual says about three-wheelers and sidecars

  • Types of Three-Wheel Vehicles

    Two-wheel motorcycles are single-track vehicles; motorcycles with sidecars are double-track and trikes are triple-track (two front wheels or two rear wheels). p. 36

  • Differences between Two-Wheel Motorcycles and Three-Wheel Vehicles

    A three-wheel vehicle is more stable than a two-wheeler but can still tip over or lift a wheel, so watch body position, speed and loading. p. 36

  • Swerving

    A three-wheel vehicle isn't as maneuverable as a two-wheeler, so look well ahead to avoid sudden turns; swerving is seldom the best way to avoid a collision, and hard braking may be better. If you must swerve, brake before or after, never during, and don't try it without proper training. p. 37

  • Cornering and Curves

    Park a three-wheel vehicle parallel to the curb, which makes pulling away into traffic easier, and set the parking brake or leave it in gear so it won't roll. p. 37

  • Stopping Quickly

    On a standard trike (one wheel in front, two in the rear) the two rear wheels have more braking power, because weight doesn't shift to the front wheel in hard braking. p. 38

  • Stopping

    Check whether your sidecar has brakes: without them, stopping distance and handling change, and you may need to steer slightly toward the sidecar when braking. When accelerating, steer slightly away from the sidecar to keep a straight line. p. 39

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