Wisconsin Motorcycle Passengers, Cargo and Groups Practice Test

What the Wisconsin Motorcyclists' Handbook says about passengers, cargo and groups

• Instructing passengers

  Give every passenger complete instructions before starting, even if they ride motorcycles themselves. Tell them to get on only after you have started the engine, to stay directly behind you and lean as you lean, and to avoid unnecessary talk or motion. p. 44

• Riding with passengers

  A motorcycle responds more slowly with a passenger, and the heavier the passenger the longer it takes to slow down, speed up or turn, especially on a light motorcycle. p. 45

• Keep the group together

  To keep a group together: the leader looks ahead for changes and signals early, starting lane changes early so everyone can complete them. p. 46

• Group passing

  Riders in a staggered formation pass one at a time: the lead rider changes lanes and passes when safe, then returns to the left position and keeps passing speed to open room for the next rider. p. 47

Where it is in the Wisconsin Motorcyclists' Handbook

• p. 43–45Chapter 12 · Carrying passengers and cargo
• p. 46–47Chapter 13 · Group riding

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