From Section 9 of the Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual

Michigan Motorcycle Passengers, Cargo and Group Riding Practice Test

Carrying passengers and loads, formations and group passing.

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What the Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual says about passengers, cargo and group riding

  • Carrying loads

    Most motorcycles aren't built to carry much cargo, but small loads are safe if placed and fastened properly. p. 54

  • Group riding

    Ride in a group in a way that doesn't endanger or block other traffic. p. 54

  • Passing in a group

    In a group, riders in staggered formation pass one at a time: the lead rider passes when safe, returns to formation position and rides at passing speed to make room. p. 55

  • QUICK TIPS: Guidelines For Riding With A Passenger

    The MSF passenger tips note that a passenger affects handling through extra weight and their own movement. p. 56

  • QUICK TIPS: MSF’s Guide to Group Riding

    For a group ride, arrive on time with a full tank; hold a riders' meeting about the route, rest and fuel stops and hand signals. p. 58

  • QUICK TIPS: MSF’s Guide to Group Riding

    Avoid side-by-side formations, which leave no room to swerve and can tangle handlebars. p. 59

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