Is riding pillion dangerous?

Is riding pillion dangerous?

Pillions should lean into the turn just as the rider does. That said, it is also dangerous to lean too far into the turn. Doing that also affects the bike’s movement and may surprise the driver, which is dangerous. As a pillion, you should try to follow the movements of the driver themselves.

Can a passenger fall asleep on a motorcycle?

Motorcycle passengers can fall asleep very easily. You may be already tired, or you might be a little too comfortable. But sleeping on a motorcycle is dangerous! Luckily, there are ways of staying awake when sitting on the back of a motorcycle.

What should a pillion passenger do when stopping?

When you come to a stop your pillion passenger should leave both of their feet on the footpegs. Pillion seats are sometimes higher up than the rider’s seat (as you can see in the image above) and therefore the pillion passenger won’t be able to reach the ground.

Does a pillion passenger have to wear a helmet?

Rule 83. On all journeys, the rider and pillion passenger on a motorcycle, scooter or moped MUST wear a protective helmet. Riders and passengers of motor tricycles and quadricycles, also called quadbikes, should also wear a protective helmet.

Can you fall off the back of a motorcycle?

Pillions often feel insecure on the back in a turn, as they are “falling” towards the pavement, but the bike is falling that direction as fast as they are, making them stable. So the pillion won’t be at risk of falling off unless they lean into the turn too far (rare) or lean out of the turn (more common).

When can you carry a pillion passenger?

There are no age limits for carrying a pillion, but the person must be able to reach the footrests and hold on safely.

What age are pillion passengers?

8 years old
Pillion passengers must be at least 8 years old and their feet must be able to reach the passenger footrests while seated.

How do you carry a pillion passenger?

What do I hold?

1. Grab rail. Hands behind the back with firm grip on grab rail.
2. Hold on to Rider. Put your hands around the waist of the driver. Try to adopt a relaxed but firm grip and move with the bike naturally. Some pillions use a combination of methods with one hand on the grab rail and one around the drivers waist.

How to ride a motorcycle safely as a pillion?

As a pillion, you should try to follow the movements of the driver themselves. Try to lean only as far as they do at any turn so the bike still moves as the driver expects it too. When the bike is moving at a slower speed, such as during lane splitting, it is much easier for the movements of the riders to affect the bike itself.

Why do pillion riders bump helmets with their helmets?

If you’ve ridden with a pillion before, chances are you’ve probably accidentally bumped helmets with them at least once. Obviously they aren’t doing this on purpose, so the cause is more likely sudden and drastic shifts in speed, most likely when you the driver are shifting gears.

How far back should a pillion sit on a bike?

The farther back a pillion is on a bike, the more their weight disturbs the movement of the bike, making it harder to control for the driver. The pillion should try to stay as close to the driver as possible so the weight distribution is as even as possible.

What happens to your pillion when you brake too hard?

If you brake too hard or too late, your pillion is going to be pressed into you with uncomfortable force. On the other hand, if you take off from a red light your pillion will likely feel as though they are going to fly off the back of the bike, and if their grip isn’t tight enough, they may actually do just that.