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B: Forward and low, over or in front of the rear axle. Keep the load forward and low, over or in front of the rear axle; loads behind the axle affect turning and braking and can cause a wobble. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Tips for Traveling with Passengers and Cargo, page 23.

C: It raises the center of gravity and can upset the motorcycle's balance. Attaching a load to a sissy bar raises the center of gravity and can upset balance; secure loads low or in saddlebags. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Tips for Traveling with Passengers and Cargo, page 23.

D: With about the same weight in each. Load each saddlebag with about the same weight; an uneven load can make the motorcycle pull to one side. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Tips for Traveling with Passengers and Cargo, page 23.

B: It can catch in the wheel or chain, locking the rear wheel and causing a skid. A loose load or overloaded bags can catch in the wheel or chain, lock the rear wheel and cause a skid. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Tips for Traveling with Passengers and Cargo, page 23.

B: Elastic cords or nets, preferably with more than one attachment point per side. Fasten loads with elastic cords or nets, ideally more than one attachment point per side; rope can stretch and knots can loosen. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Tips for Traveling with Passengers and Cargo, page 23.

B: It is securely mounted, doesn't block your view of controls or instruments, and doesn't catch brake lines or cables. Mount a tank bag securely so it doesn't block your controls or instruments, pack it partly full if needed, and keep straps off brake lines and cables. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Tips for Traveling with Passengers and Cargo, page 23.

B: Usually between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m.. Start early; for most riders peak performance is usually between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m., followed by a good hour's lunch break. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Tips for Traveling with Passengers and Cargo, page 23.

C: Securely attached, with straps adjusted so it rests lightly on the seat. A backpack should be securely attached, with shoulder straps adjusted so it rests lightly on the seat, reducing neck and shoulder tension. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Tips for Traveling with Passengers and Cargo, page 23.

A: A test ride on familiar neighborhood roads to check handling, suspension, clearance and load security. Take a pre-ride test on familiar roads to check suspension settings, that nothing scrapes, that the tank bag doesn't restrict steering, and that the load is secure. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Pre-Ride Test, page 23.

B: Less power for accelerating, longer passing times, and possibly longer stopping distances. A fully loaded motorcycle has less acceleration, so passes take longer, and braking feels different with stopping distances that may increase. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Pre-Ride Test, page 24.

C: The gross vehicle weight rating. Do not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating, and always adjust the motorcycle for the added weight. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Carrying Passengers and Cargo: Carrying Loads, page 23.

A: The mental skills of awareness and judgment. The MSF stresses that awareness and good judgment matter as much to safe riding as the physical skill of handling the motorcycle. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): The Rider and the Motorcycle, page 1.

A: It cannot lean, so the front wheel is pointed where you want to go. Because conventional three-wheel motorcycles cannot lean, they cannot countersteer; the rider points the front wheel in the desired direction. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Steering and Tip, page 35.

D: Lines beyond which weight transfer can lift a wheel during turns or tight maneuvers. If enough weight shifts outside the tip-over lines during turning or tight maneuvers, only two wheels may stay on the road, so keep loads and passengers inside them. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Steering and Tip, page 35.

B: A right turn. In a right turn, even a small sideways shift of the center of gravity tends to lift the sidecar wheel, especially when the sidecar is empty or lightly loaded. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Turning, page 36.

D: Reduce speed before the turn and apply more pressure on the rear brake than the front. In a left turn the sidecar stabilizes, but taken too fast the rear wheel may lift; slow before the turn and use more rear brake than front. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Turning, page 36.

A: Its dual wheel track is almost as wide as some cars, so it should stay toward the center of the lane. The dual-wheel track is almost as wide as some automobiles; keep toward the center so the wheels don't cross lines or leave the pavement. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Lane Position, page 36.

B: Single file, at least two seconds apart. Three-wheel motorcycles can't use a staggered formation; ride single file with a minimum two-second margin between motorcycles. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Lane Position, page 36.

B: Parallel to the curb with the parking brake set. Angle parking with the rear wheel at the curb isn't practical for three-wheelers; park parallel to the curb and set the parking brake. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Parking at the Roadside, page 36.

A: Steer slightly in the opposite direction from the sidecar. During acceleration the sidecar seems to lag and pull the vehicle; compensate by steering slightly away from the sidecar. When braking, steer slightly toward it. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Acceleration and Deceleration, page 36.

B: In the sidecar. Put a lone passenger in the sidecar, never on the seat behind you. If you carry two, the heavier one rides in the sidecar. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Carrying Passengers and Cargo, page 37.

C: It is not as maneuverable as a two-wheel motorcycle. A three-wheel motorcycle or one with a sidecar is less maneuverable than a two-wheeler, so plan ahead; brake before or after a swerve, never during. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Swerving, page 37.

D: Weight shifts to the rear, making the front lighter and reducing front-tire traction. Uphill, weight shifts to the rear, lightening the front and reducing traction for steering; downhill, gravity increases the braking force needed. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Supplementary Information for Three-Wheel Motorcycles: Hills, page 36.

B: Drivers approaching from behind are more likely to see it and make room for you. When entering a freeway, drivers coming from behind are more likely to see your blinking signal and make room. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Increasing Noticeability: Signals, page 14.

B: Shift down one gear at a time, easing the clutch out through the friction zone between downshifts. Downshift one gear at a time and let the clutch out slowly through the friction zone after each shift until the engine speed settles. Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (contains the MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual, Revised 2023): Basic Vehicle Control: Shifting Gears, page 6.