What Questions may I be asked about carrying passengers?
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The Examiner will ask one of the following questions at the end of the test.

Advice you would give a pillion passenger?

Make sure they are wearing the correct clothing including an approved safety helmet

Make sure they sit on the bike astride, facing forwards with their feet on the foot pegs at all times.

Tell them were to hold. Either to the rider or the grab rail.

Don't fidget or keep moving about.

Lean with me (the rider) into the corners.

Don't do any arm signals.

Don't distract me.

What changes would you make to the bike if you were taking a pillion passenger?

Increase the tyre pressures according to the manufacturer's advice (owner's manual).

Adjust the suspension according to the manufacturer's advice (owner's manual).

Fold the foot pegs down.

Adjust the headlights according to the manufacturer's advice (owner's manual).

Adjust the mirrors up, as the back will squat down.

How is the extra weight on the back going to affect the handling?

Acceleration is going to be affected. On more powerful bike the front could go very light.

Deceleration is affected. Stopping distances are going to increase.

Cornering is going to be affected. Centre of gravity is higher therefore it is wise to go into corners slower.

Front wheel is going to be lighter. Therefore it will feel a little bit vague.

Last changed: 21st September, 2007 at 9:14 PM