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Your motorcycle has a proper pillion seat with passenger handholds and footrests. Which is an essential check before carrying a child on it?

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When they're over 14 years old

When they're over 16 years old

When they can reach the floor from the seat

When they can reach the handholds and footrests

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When they can reach the handholds and footrestsThis was the right answer

A passenger must sit securely facing forwards, reach the footrests and be able to hold on safely. On this motorcycle that includes reaching the fitted passenger handholds; on other suitable machines the passenger may hold the rider. Check that the helmet fits correctly and give a clear passenger briefing. Do not use an arbitrary age alone as proof that a child can travel safely.

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Rule 83Highway Code rule · A child needs the physical ability to use the fitted footrests and hold securely, with a suitable helmet and equipment; an arbitrary 14- or 16-year threshold is not the rule.Rule 85Highway Code rule · A child needs the physical ability to use the fitted footrests and hold securely, with a suitable helmet and equipment; an arbitrary 14- or 16-year threshold is not the rule.Brief the passenger and allow more timeReviewed guidance summary · A child needs the physical ability to use the fitted footrests and hold securely, with a suitable helmet and equipment; an arbitrary 14- or 16-year threshold is not the rule.

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