Ontario M1: Helmets and protective gear

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1. Which type of helmet does the handbook say gives the best protection and the most comfort?

   1. A bicycle helmet
   2. An open-faced helmet
   3. A full-faced helmet
   4. A half helmet

2. How should an approved helmet fit?

   1. Tight enough to press on your ears
   2. Snugly, without sliding around on your head
   3. Loosely, so air can flow freely around your head
   4. One size larger than your head

3. Why does the handbook recommend gauntlet gloves for riding?

   1. They keep your hands cooler
   2. They are required by law
   3. They also cover and protect your wrists
   4. They make the throttle easier to twist

4. Who is covered by the exemption to Ontario's mandatory motorcycle helmet law?

   1. Passengers riding in a sidecar
   2. Sikh riders who meet the Highway Traffic Act requirements
   3. Riders on roads posted at 50 km/h or less during daylight hours
   4. Riders with a full M licence

5. You are buying a rain suit for riding. What does the handbook recommend?

   1. Any loose plastic poncho
   2. One piece and brightly coloured
   3. A long coat that covers your legs
   4. Two pieces in a dark colour

6. You are wearing an approved helmet but leave the chin strap loose for comfort. Why is that a problem?

   1. It is only a problem at night or in heavy rain
   2. It makes the visor fog up
   3. It makes road noise louder
   4. A loose helmet can come off in a collision

7. Which footwear is best for riding?

   1. Sandals with hard soles for a good grip
   2. Dress shoes with tall heels for leverage
   3. Sturdy boots covering the ankles, with short heels
   4. Running shoes with long laces for a snug fit

8. According to the handbook, what is the most important accessory a motorcycle rider can have?

   1. A loud horn
   2. A windshield
   3. A helmet
   4. A tank bag

9. Which jacket and pant material does the handbook say offers the best protection?

   1. Denim
   2. Nylon mesh
   3. Cotton canvas
   4. Leather

10. How should your riding clothes fit?

    1. Snug enough not to flap, but loose enough to move
    2. Tight enough to keep your arms from moving around
    3. Loose at the neck, wrists and waist
    4. Very loose so air can circulate

11. Which choice of helmet and clothing makes you easiest for other drivers to see?

    1. Plain white with no reflectors
    2. Bright colours with reflective items
    3. Grey that matches the road
    4. Black or other dark colours

12. It is a hot summer day. What should you wear on your arms and legs while riding?

    1. A jacket and pants that cover them completely
    2. Shorts and a T-shirt to stay cool
    3. Whatever is comfortable for short trips
    4. A light jacket with shorts

13. Who must wear an approved helmet when you ride your motorcycle on an Ontario road?

    1. Both you and your passenger
    2. Only you, as the driver
    3. Only riders under 18
    4. Only riders on highways