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Saskatchewan Class 6: Helmets and protective gear

Approved helmets and the standards they must meet, eye and face protection, jackets, pants, boots and gloves, and the gear every MGDL rider must wear.

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What is the best jacket material for protection in a fall?

Study reference: SGI Motorcycle Handbook (online edition, Rev. 2026), Ch. 3 Preparing to ride — Proper clothing

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  1. What is the best jacket material for protection in a fall?

    1. Vinyl
    2. Polyester
    3. Nylon
    4. Leather

  2. Which label shows a helmet meets a standard SGI accepts?

    1. A store's own safety sticker
    2. The bike manufacturer's logo
    3. Snell Memorial Foundation
    4. A sticker saying 'novelty helmet'

  3. What should riding boots be like?

    1. Light running shoes with long laces that tie tightly
    2. Sandals with a thick rubber sole
    3. High heels for a better reach to the pegs
    4. Sturdy, ankle-high, with low heels and hard soles

  4. Who must wear an approved, properly fastened helmet on a motorcycle in Saskatchewan?

    1. Only passengers under 18
    2. Both the rider and any passenger
    3. Only riders in the MGDL program
    4. Only riders on highways above 80 km/h

  5. Why are ordinary eyeglasses not enough eye protection on a motorcycle?

    1. They make the mirrors harder to adjust
    2. They are illegal to wear while riding
    3. They fog up, but only when you are stopped in traffic
    4. They can shatter if a stone or bug hits them

  6. When should you avoid wearing tinted goggles or a tinted face shield?

    1. In winter
    2. In the rain
    3. On gravel roads
    4. At night

  7. Your motorcycle has no windshield. What does the law require for your eyes?

    1. Nothing, if you wear regular prescription glasses
    2. Eye protection only above 50 km/h
    3. Sunglasses during the day only
    4. Goggles, safety glasses or a face shield

  8. Which gear must every MGDL rider wear, in addition to the helmet?

    1. A high-visibility vest only
    2. Leather pants, a back protector and knee pads
    3. Covered arms and legs, gloves and ankle boots
    4. Knee pads and a reflective helmet sticker

  9. Why does the handbook suggest gauntlet-style gloves?

    1. They keep your hands cooler
    2. They make the throttle easier to twist
    3. They are required on highways
    4. They also protect your wrists

  10. Which helmet type does the handbook recommend for any rider?

    1. Any helmet that is comfortable
    2. Bicycle helmet with a visor
    3. Half helmet with goggles
    4. Full-face or modular

  11. Which helmet types are allowed for a rider in the MGDL program?

    1. Three-quarter, modular or full-face
    2. Any helmet with a DOT label, including half helmets
    3. Half or three-quarter only
    4. Full-face only

  12. Which feature should good eye or face protection have?

    1. Some airflow so it does not fog
    2. A dark tint for all conditions
    3. A small lens so you see only ahead
    4. A loose fit so it can come off easily

  13. Why does a loose helmet give little protection in a crash?

    1. It can come off before the impact
    2. It makes the rider overheat
    3. It weighs more than a snug helmet
    4. It blocks the rider's hearing

Helmets and protective gear: key rules to remember

Our summary of what the official handbook says on this topic, in our own words. Read it before or after the practice questions above, then check the original chapter. Read the official chapter ↗

Proper clothing: an approved helmet

  • Saskatchewan law requires riders and passengers to wear approved helmets, properly fastened.
  • When a motorcycle goes down, the rider's head often strikes pavement or a curb; head injuries are often fatal or disabling.
  • A helmet must meet Saskatchewan standards, have a strong chin strap and fastener, and be free of cracks, loose padding, frayed straps or exposed metal.
  • A full-face or modular helmet is recommended; bright colours and reflective material on the back and sides help.
  • A helmet should fit snugly with the strap fastened; loose helmets come off in crashes.
  • Approved standards include CSA, DOT (FMVSS 218), Snell, ECE 22.05, British Standards Institution and ANSI, and the helmet must carry the label.
  • MGDL riders (and passengers of Novice 2 riders) must use a three-quarter, modular or full-face helmet.

Eye and face protection

  • Without a windshield that deflects air from your face, the operator must wear goggles, safety glasses or a face shield.
  • Eye protection is recommended even with a windshield.
  • Ordinary eyeglasses can shatter when hit; wear a face shield over them.
  • Good eye or face protection is scratch-free, shatter-resistant, gives a clear side view, fastens securely, lets some air through to prevent fogging and leaves room for glasses.
  • Do not wear tinted goggles or a tinted face shield at night.

Protective clothing

  • Jacket and pants should cover arms and legs completely, fit snugly without flapping and still let you move.
  • Wear a jacket even in warm weather; leather gives the best protection.
  • Synthetic materials can stick to the skin when you slide in a crash.
  • Bright clothing and a high-visibility vest help others see you.
  • In cold or wet weather, numbness makes it hard to control the bike; long cold rides cause chill and fatigue.
  • Rain suits should be made for riding; others can balloon or tear at highway speed.
  • Boots should be sturdy, cover the ankles, have hard soles and low heels, and no rings or loose laces.
  • Gauntlet gloves are recommended because they also protect the wrists.

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