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Getting Ready & Protective Gear

Why should motorcycle riders wear a sturdy jacket and long pants?

  • A.Only to comply with a dress code at the DMV
  • B.Only to stay warm on cold mornings
  • C.Only to look more visible in photographs
  • D.To protect the skin from abrasion, wind, sun, and flying debris
Correct answer

D. To protect the skin from abrasion, wind, sun, and flying debris

Why

Abrasion-resistant clothing reduces injury if you fall and shields you from wind, sun, and debris while riding. Shorts, thin fabrics, and loose sleeves provide little protection and can distract you.

Manual topic: California Motorcycle Handbook (DL 655) - Rider Safety and Protective Gear · From the California Motorcycle Permit practice bank (CAM-004).

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