Ohio Motorcycle Passengers, Cargo and Groups Practice Test

What the Motorcycle Ohio Motorcycle Operator Manual says about passengers, cargo and groups

• Location

  Load low and toward the center, with saddlebags evenly weighted, heavier items ahead of the rear axle, and only light baggage on the rack, tail bag or trunk. Section 12

• Security

  Secure loads so they can't shift: use luggage made for your motorcycle and cargo nets or web straps with several mounting points across the load. Section 12

• Differences in Handling

  Extra weight from cargo or a passenger takes more skill to balance (especially slowing, stopping and pulling away), needs more distance to stop (so keep a bigger space cushion), makes steering feel heavier (especially at low speed), and handles better once tire pressure and suspension are adjusted. Section 12

• Group Riding Basics

  New riders should build skill riding solo or with one more experienced rider before group rides. Everyone should know the route (carry maps or route sheets); keep groups to four to six riders, splitting larger ones; and put newer riders right behind the leader so they aren't pressured to keep up. Section 13

• Target Fixation and Group Riding

  In groups, riders often fixate on the rider ahead: that's a sign you aren't scanning enough, so refocus on the whole scene and 20 seconds ahead. Section 13

• When to Break Staggered Formation

  The leader signals formation changes. Ride single file with at least three to four seconds' following distance when passing other vehicles, entering or exiting a highway, approaching a corner or in limited visibility. Avoid riding side by side, which leaves poor space cushions and few escape routes. Section 13

Where it is in the Motorcycle Ohio Motorcycle Operator Manual

• Section 12Section 12 · Carrying passengers and cargo
• Section 13Section 13 · Group riding

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