When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:
Because of a passenger's additional weight, a motorcycle will respond more slowly with a passenger on board than with just one occupant. With a passenger, you should travel a bit more slowly than you normally would, start slowing sooner than you normally would, and increase your following distance. Always warn your passenger of any special conditions ahead.
- Ride more slowly than you would normally.
- Start slowing earlier than you would normally.
- Increase your following distance.
- Not communicate with the passenger while riding.