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When carrying an authorised passenger on your motorcycle, what possible effect of the additional load must you consider when braking?

When carrying an authorised passenger on your motorcycle, what possible effect of the additional load must you consider when braking?

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A longer braking distance may be needed.

Additional load may increase the distance needed to brake and change how the motorcycle handles. Adapt speed and following distance, and adjust tyres and suspension to the manufacturer’s guidance for that load. A passenger does not by itself increase the rider’s reaction time.

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  • A longer braking distance may be needed.

  • Braking distance will always be shorter.

  • The rider’s reaction time will always be longer.

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