Arizona Motorcycle: Protective Gear & Helmets Practice Test

Question 1

A windshield on a motorcycle:

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Does not take the place of goggles or a face shield — A windshield does not replace a face shield or goggles, because it will not keep the wind out of your eyes.

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Removes any need for eye protection

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Keeps your eyes from watering

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Protects the eyes better than goggles

Question 2

Riding footwear does the most for you when it:

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Rises over the ankles, has hard non-slip soles and low heels — Boots or shoes should support the ankle, resist sliding on the pavement, and keep heels short so they do not snag. Tuck the laces in as well.

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Has a smooth leather sole and a tall heel

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Is light canvas so your feet stay cool

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Fits loosely so you can slip it off quickly

Question 3

Tinted goggles or a tinted face shield should not be worn:

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When there is very little light available — Tinting cuts the light reaching your eyes, so it belongs in bright conditions only. Swap to a clear shield or goggles when light is poor.

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On the freeway

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While carrying a passenger

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In warm weather

Question 4

Research into the claim that helmets narrow a rider's side vision found that:

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Not one rider studied was kept from spotting danger by a helmet — A review of more than 900 crashes turned up no case in which wearing a helmet stopped a rider from seeing a hazard, so the worry about blocked side vision is unfounded.

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Riders wearing helmets missed roughly one hazard in ten

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Only full face helmets restricted side vision

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Side vision dropped sharply above 30 mph

Question 5

Riding gloves should be made of:

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Leather or another material of similar toughness — Durable gloves improve your hold on the grips and stand up to abrasion if you go down.

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Thin cotton

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Loose knitted wool

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Rubberized fabric with no lining

Question 6

Why must the chin strap stay buckled every time you ride?

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A helmet left unfastened will probably come off before it can do any good — A loose helmet leaves your head during the first moments of a crash, so it never gets the chance to absorb the impact.

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An unbuckled helmet muffles traffic sounds

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Insurance rates rise if the strap is loose

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The strap holds the face shield in position

Question 7

According to the manual, the top single action for improving your odds of living through a crash is to:

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Wear a securely fastened, quality helmet — The manual states that wearing a securely fastened, quality helmet is the top action for surviving a crash.

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Ride only on weekends

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Ride faster than surrounding traffic

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Avoid using the front brake

Question 8

The benefit of proper hearing protection is that it:

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Cuts wind and engine noise while horns and sirens still reach you — Years of wind and engine noise can permanently damage hearing even under a full face helmet, and good plugs lower that noise without hiding warning sounds.

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Blocks every sound so you can concentrate

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Replaces the need for a full face helmet

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Warms the ears in cold weather

Question 9

About what fraction of motorcycle crashes leads to head or neck injuries?

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One in five — Roughly one out of every five motorcycle crashes produces a head or neck injury.

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One in twenty

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One in ten

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One in two

Question 10

The manual describes two main helmet styles that differ in how much they cover. They are:

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Three-quarter and full face — Both styles can protect you well, but the full face design also shields the chin and jaw, which the three-quarter style leaves open.

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Half shell and open frame

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Padded and unpadded

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Racing and touring

Question 11

Compared with goggles, a plastic impact-resistant face shield:

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Helps protect the whole face — A face shield guards the entire face, whereas goggles protect only the eyes.

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Protects only the eyes

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Gives less protection than goggles

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Is pointless if you have a windshield

Question 12

When you shop for a helmet, which marking shows it was built to federal and state standards?

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A label from the U.S. Department of Transportation — Look for the DOT label; a Snell Memorial Foundation label on top of it is a further sign of quality. Check too that the shell has no cracks and the padding and straps are sound.

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A sticker from the tire manufacturer

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A hologram from the retailer

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A stamp from the county recorder

Arizona Motorcycle: Protective Gear & Helmets practice test

Study questions with answers

1. A windshield on a motorcycle:

2. Riding footwear does the most for you when it:

3. Tinted goggles or a tinted face shield should not be worn:

4. Research into the claim that helmets narrow a rider's side vision found that:

5. Riding gloves should be made of:

6. Why must the chin strap stay buckled every time you ride?

7. According to the manual, the top single action for improving your odds of living through a crash is to:

8. The benefit of proper hearing protection is that it:

9. About what fraction of motorcycle crashes leads to head or neck injuries?

10. The manual describes two main helmet styles that differ in how much they cover. They are:

11. Compared with goggles, a plastic impact-resistant face shield:

12. When you shop for a helmet, which marking shows it was built to federal and state standards?

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