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Question 1163

If you carry a passenger on your motorcycle, you must bear in mind that…

  1. You must ride faster.
  2. The braking distance increases.
  3. The braking distance decreases.
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Correct answer: The braking distance increases.

A passenger’s added weight increases the distance needed to brake the motorcycle. You must therefore plan speed reductions earlier and increase your safety margin.

California Department of Motor Vehicles — Motorcycle Handbook, DL 665 (REV. 2/2024) · Manual II — Cuestiones de Seguridad Vial, edición 2026