Québec Class 6 Motorcycle: Helmets and protective gear

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1. Why is a tinted visor especially risky at night?

   1. It fogs up quickly in cold night air
   2. It blocks the helmet vents
   3. It greatly reduces visibility
   4. It is illegal at all times

2. Where is the DOT label on a helmet?

   1. Inside the visor
   2. On the packaging only
   3. On the outside of the helmet
   4. On the chin strap buckle, underneath

3. How should a well-adjusted helmet fit?

   1. Resting high on the forehead
   2. Snug everywhere, not moving when pushed
   3. Tight enough to leave marks on your forehead
   4. Loose enough to turn freely on your head

4. What should you avoid using to clean a visor?

   1. Alcohol-based glass cleaner
   2. A soft, non-abrasive microfibre cloth
   3. Lukewarm water
   4. Mild soap

5. Your helmet has no visor. What does Québec law require?

   1. A windshield on the motorcycle
   2. Sunglasses only
   3. Nothing more
   4. Protective eyewear

6. Your helmet took a heavy impact but looks fine. What should you do?

   1. Repaint it
   2. Replace it
   3. Keep using it
   4. Add extra padding

7. Why avoid steel-toed boots for riding?

   1. They are too heavy to shift gears smoothly
   2. The metal could sever toes in an impact
   3. They conduct cold into the foot
   4. They are not waterproof in heavy rain

8. Which helmet standard is the minimum and most common in Québec?

   1. CSA Z94
   2. ISO
   3. DOT
   4. CE

9. How long should you try on a helmet in the store before buying?

   1. About 2 hours
   2. About 2 minutes
   3. About 30 seconds
   4. About 20 minutes

10. Who may not be carried in a motorcycle sidecar?

    1. Any passenger who is over 65 years old
    2. Any passenger under 18 years of age
    3. A child under 9 years old or under 145 cm
    4. Anyone without a licence

11. What is the average lifespan of a motorcycle helmet?

    1. As long as it looks fine
    2. One year
    3. Ten to fifteen years
    4. Three to seven years

12. About how long does leather at least 0.9 mm thick resist abrasion in a fall?

    1. About 10 seconds
    2. About 30 seconds
    3. About 2.5 seconds
    4. About 1 second

13. Which jacket material does the guide warn against?

    1. Polyester or nylon, which can burn skin
    2. Cordura with armour at the shoulders
    3. Kevlar panels at the elbows, shoulders and back
    4. Leather of good thickness and quality

14. In Québec, on which vehicles is a helmet mandatory?

    1. Only motorcycles with engines over 400 cc
    2. Motorcycles only, not mopeds or scooters
    3. Only on highways and expressways
    4. Motorcycles, mopeds, motorized scooters and ATVs

15. Why does the guide recommend a full-face helmet over an open-face one?

    1. It lets you hear traffic and sirens much better
    2. It is cheaper and lighter than other helmet types
    3. It is the only type that is legal in Québec
    4. It better protects the face and jaw and reduces head injuries