BC Class 6 / 8 Motorcycle: Choosing a motorcycle and riding gear

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1. What is the main benefit of high-visibility gear like a fluorescent vest?

   1. It replaces the need for a helmet on short trips
   2. It keeps you warmer in wind
   3. Other road users see you more easily
   4. It lets you ride in bus lanes

2. When choosing a first motorcycle, which is a good sign it fits you?

   1. Your feet reach the ground when you straddle it
   2. Its seat is high enough to see over cars
   3. It is the most powerful model that you can afford to buy
   4. It matches the bike your friends ride

3. Why are sunglasses alone not enough eye protection?

   1. They make signs hard to read
   2. They fog up in every weather
   3. They are illegal to wear while riding a motorcycle
   4. They can fly off, move or shatter

4. Which helmet type gives the best crash protection?

   1. A full-face helmet
   2. A half helmet
   3. A shorty helmet with goggles
   4. An open-face helmet

5. Why can't an off-road motorcycle be ridden on the street?

   1. It lacks full lights, a horn and emission controls
   2. Its tires are too wide for pavement
   3. It has no clutch, gears or rear brake
   4. Its engine is always 50 cc or smaller

6. Why should a riding jacket fit snugly?

   1. So it is easier to sit upright
   2. So it doesn't balloon or flap in the wind
   3. So it keeps the helmet strap in place
   4. So the reflective strips line up

7. Why should you avoid buying a used helmet?

   1. Its colour fades and reduces visibility
   2. Used helmets are illegal to wear in B.C.
   3. It may have crash damage you can't see
   4. Its padding is always too loose

8. What do studies say about a helmet and your hearing?

   1. It makes you less alert on long rides
   2. A helmet does not reduce hearing or alertness
   3. It blocks the sound of sirens
   4. It should be removed in heavy traffic

9. How can you tell a helmet is approved?

   1. It has a built-in sun visor
   2. Its label shows DOT, Snell or ECE
   3. It is sold by a motorcycle dealer
   4. It covers both ears completely

10. Why wear a jacket even on a very hot day?

    1. Because shorts are allowed only with a jacket
    2. To keep insurance coverage valid
    3. Because helmets require it
    4. To protect you and prevent dehydration

11. When is a tinted face shield unsafe?

    1. In tunnels with lights
    2. At night or in rain
    3. On sunny highways
    4. When riding with a passenger

12. How should motorcycle gloves fit with your jacket?

    1. They should be fingerless for better feel
    2. They should end below the wrist bone
    3. They should be worn under the sleeves only
    4. They should cover the wrists and overlap the sleeves

13. Which footwear does the guide recommend for riding?

    1. Sandals with secure ankle straps
    2. Boots covering the ankles with low heels
    3. Running shoes with thick, soft soles
    4. Dress shoes with smooth leather soles

14. Who must wear an approved motorcycle helmet in B.C.?

    1. Riders only, not their passengers
    2. Every rider and every passenger
    3. Riders on highways only
    4. Riders under 19 only

15. Which type of motorcycle does the guide describe as suiting learners, with an upright posture?

    1. Sport
    2. Standard
    3. Off-road
    4. Touring