Illinois: Passenger preparation and coordination

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1. With an allowed passenger aboard, what adjustment should you make before approaching a stop?
Begin slowing earlier and maintain a larger space cushion.Rely entirely on the rear brake to support the extra weight.Delay braking because the extra weight improves every stop.Use the same short gap you would use while riding alone.
2. Why should a rider carrying a passenger wait for a larger gap before entering traffic?
A passenger removes the need to judge the speed of approaching cars.The added weight can make acceleration and maneuvering slower.The passenger can signal so other drivers must make room.Extra weight guarantees that the motorcycle will accelerate faster.

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With an allowed passenger aboard, what adjustment should you make before approaching a stop?
Correct answer: Begin slowing earlier and maintain a larger space cushion.
Added weight changes the motorcycle’s response. Allow more room and time instead of assuming familiar solo-riding stopping distances still apply.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Motorcycle Operator Manual, 18th edition; PDF page 36, printed page 35; Riding With Passengers. ↗
Why should a rider carrying a passenger wait for a larger gap before entering traffic?
Correct answer: The added weight can make acceleration and maneuvering slower.
Plan for the loaded motorcycle’s response, not its solo performance. A larger gap gives more margin to cross, enter or merge without forcing others to react.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Motorcycle Operator Manual, 18th edition; PDF page 36, printed page 35; Riding With Passengers. ↗

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