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Question 4793

If you ride a motorcycle with a passenger, what should you keep in mind?

  1. That reaction time increases.
  2. That the braking distance will be shorter.
  3. That it will be harder for the rear wheel to lock up when braking.
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Correct answer: That it will be harder for the rear wheel to lock up when braking.

The passenger sits over the rear wheel. Their weight presses it against the ground, giving it better grip and making it harder to lock up when braking. However, the motorcycle needs more meters to stop, so the braking distance increases. Your reaction time does not depend on the weight.

Riding With A Passenger · Cuestiones de Seguridad Vial. Manual II