Iowa: Passenger preparation and coordination

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1. A prospective passenger cannot reach the passenger footrests. What is the appropriate decision?
Have them rest both feet on the exhaust pipes.Do not carry them in that unsuitable arrangement.Ask them to place their feet on the rider’s legs.Let their feet hang beside the rear wheel.
2. Your passenger is ready to get on. How should you stabilize the motorcycle during mounting?
Let the motorcycle roll slowly to make balancing easier.Hold the throttle open while the passenger finds the seat.Keep one foot raised so the passenger can use it as a step.Keep both feet on the ground and the front brake applied.

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A prospective passenger cannot reach the passenger footrests. What is the appropriate decision?
Correct answer: Do not carry them in that unsuitable arrangement.
The passenger must be able to use the provided footrests and hold on securely. This is an equipment and fit requirement, not a statement about the legal minimum passenger age.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Motorcycle Operator Manual, 18th edition; PDF page 35, printed page 34; Preparing Your Passenger to Ride. ↗
Your passenger is ready to get on. How should you stabilize the motorcycle during mounting?
Correct answer: Keep both feet on the ground and the front brake applied.
Mounting changes the load and balance. Keep the motorcycle securely supported and controlled as the passenger gets on, following its operating instructions.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Motorcycle Operator Manual, 18th edition; PDF page 35, printed page 34; Preparing Your Passenger to Ride. ↗

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