Protective Gear & Helmets

Study questions with answers

6 sample Protective Gear & Helmets questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. Which footwear is recommended for riding a motorcycle?

   Correct answer: Sturdy over-the-ankle boots with nonslip soles

   Over-the-ankle boots protect your ankles and feet and help keep your feet firmly on the pegs. Nonslip soles help you hold the bike steady at stops.

   Source: Texas Motorcycle Operator's Manual — Boots and Gloves

2. 2. Why are full-fingered gloves recommended when riding a motorcycle?

   Correct answer: They give a better grip on the controls and protect your hands in a fall

   Sturdy full-fingered gloves improve your grip on the controls and protect your hands from wind, weather, and abrasion if you fall.

   Source: Texas Motorcycle Operator's Manual — Gloves

3. 3. A motorcycle has a windshield. Does the rider still need eye or face protection?

   Correct answer: Yes, a windshield alone does not adequately protect the eyes from wind, dust, and debris

   A windshield is not a substitute for a shatter-resistant face shield or goggles. Wind, dust, insects, and rain can still reach your eyes and blur your vision.

   Source: Texas Motorcycle Operator's Manual — Eye and Face Protection

4. 4. Which eye or face protection is best for riding after dark?

   Correct answer: A clear, scratch-free face shield or goggles

   Use a clear, scratch-free face shield or goggles at night. A tinted shield or sunglasses cut down the light you need to see clearly in the dark.

   Source: Texas Motorcycle Operator's Manual — Eye and Face Protection

5. 5. What kind of clothing gives a rider the best protection in a crash?

   Correct answer: A durable long-sleeved jacket and long pants made of leather or other abrasion-resistant material

   Sturdy, abrasion-resistant clothing that covers your arms and legs helps guard against injury and road rash in a fall. Leather or heavy denim and similar materials work best.

   Source: Texas Motorcycle Operator's Manual — Protective Gear

6. 6. Why should a motorcycle rider always wear a DOT-approved helmet?

   Correct answer: It is the single most effective way to lower the risk of a serious head injury

   The head is the most vulnerable part of the body. A DOT-compliant helmet is the single most effective way to lower the risk of a fatal or disabling head injury in a crash.

   Source: Texas Motorcycle Operator's Manual — Helmets