Alberta Class 6: Helmets and protective gear

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1. What should a good riding rainsuit do at highway speeds?

   1. Be made of thin plastic for comfort
   2. Flap to let air circulate
   3. Fit tightly under your jacket
   4. Stay intact without ballooning or tearing

2. Why should riders use earplugs, especially on highways?

   1. Wind noise causes fatigue and hearing loss
   2. To block out traffic sounds completely
   3. Because helmets are too quiet
   4. To hear the engine better

3. Which approved helmet type is the least recommended?

   1. Three-quarter coverage
   2. Full coverage
   3. Modular full face
   4. One-half coverage (shorty)

4. Why should bootlaces be tucked in?

   1. So the boots look tidier
   2. So they stay dry in the rain and don't rot
   3. So they do not wear out
   4. So they do not catch on the motorcycle

5. Which is a requirement for effective eye protection while riding?

   1. It is free of scratches
   2. It fits tightly against your eyelids
   3. It is made of glass
   4. It is tinted for all conditions

6. With the chin strap fastened, you can pull your helmet off. What does that tell you?

   1. It is safe for city riding only, at lower speeds
   2. It is not secured properly or is the wrong size
   3. It needs a thicker liner only
   4. It is a good, comfortable fit

7. Why does the Rider's Guide advise against buying a used helmet?

   1. Used helmets are illegal to wear
   2. Used helmets cannot be adjusted
   3. It may have been in a crash or damaged
   4. Helmet standards change every year

8. Which of these is one of the helmet standards listed in the Rider's Guide?

   1. Transport Canada LSM
   2. Snell Memorial Foundation
   3. ISO 9001
   4. Underwriters Laboratories

9. What gives the best protection for your eyes and face?

   1. Ordinary sunglasses
   2. A baseball cap under the helmet
   3. A full coverage helmet with a built-in face shield
   4. A tall motorcycle windshield with an open-face helmet

10. How should a riding jacket fit?

    1. Loose so air can flow through it
    2. It does not matter if it is zipped up
    3. Tight enough to restrict arm movement
    4. Snug enough not to flap, loose enough to move

11. You wear prescription glasses and your helmet has no face shield. What should you wear?

    1. Nothing extra if you have a windshield
    2. Just your prescription glasses
    3. Tinted sunglasses over your glasses
    4. Goggles that fit over your glasses

12. What does the Rider's Guide say about wearing mitts on a motorcycle?

    1. They are required in winter
    2. They are fine on short trips
    3. Do not wear them; wear riding gloves
    4. They are best in cold weather

13. In Alberta, who must wear an approved motorcycle helmet?

    1. Both the operator and any passenger
    2. Only the operator
    3. Only riders on highways
    4. Only riders under 18 and their passengers

14. Which type of helmet does the Rider's Guide recommend?

    1. One-half (shorty)
    2. Full coverage (full face)
    3. Three-quarter (open face)
    4. Any helmet with a visor

15. What kind of face shield or goggles should you use at night?

    1. Mirrored ones
    2. Lightly tinted ones
    3. Clear, untinted ones
    4. Yellow-tinted ones

16. How can you tell a helmet is an approved motorcycle helmet?

    1. A safety standard label or mark
    2. A tinted face shield fitted
    3. A bright colour on the shell
    4. A shell that covers the ears

17. Is it legal to sell a motorcycle helmet that does not meet current safety standards?

    1. No, it is illegal to buy or sell one
    2. Yes, if the buyer signs a waiver
    3. Yes, if it is sold as used
    4. Only for off-road use

18. What does a three-quarter (open face) helmet NOT protect?

    1. The ears
    2. The base of the skull
    3. The face and chin
    4. The top of the head

19. When shopping for a helmet, how long should you wear it to judge comfort?

    1. An hour or more
    2. Five to ten minutes
    3. About 30 seconds
    4. Just long enough to fasten the strap

20. You want to make your helmet more visible at night. What does the guide recommend?

    1. Clean it with a solvent to brighten it
    2. Paint it a bright colour
    3. Buy a helmet with built-in reflective features
    4. Add any reflective stickers you like

21. How far should riding gloves extend?

    1. Just to the base of your fingers, for better grip
    2. To your elbows
    3. Over your wrists and over the jacket sleeves
    4. To the middle of your palm

22. Which material gives only minimum protection if you slide on the road?

    1. Denim
    2. Riding-specific armoured fabric
    3. Sturdy synthetic riding textile
    4. Leather

23. Which footwear is best for riding?

    1. Sandals with straps
    2. Running shoes with thick soles
    3. Leather boots that cover the ankles
    4. High-heeled dress boots