RTT Rider Safety and Equipment 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which helmet certification standard is most commonly accepted for motorcycle riders in the United States?
- CE EN 22.06
- DOT FMVSS 218 (Correct answer)
- Snell SA2020
- ECE 22.05
Correct answer: DOT FMVSS 218
The DOT FMVSS 218 standard is the federally mandated minimum helmet certification required in most U.S. states.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of motorcycle gloves beyond comfort?
- Improving throttle response
- Protecting hands and improving grip in all conditions (Correct answer)
- Reducing vibration to the wrists only
- Keeping hands warm in summer
Correct answer: Protecting hands and improving grip in all conditions
Motorcycle gloves protect the hands from abrasion during a slide and improve grip on controls in wet or dry conditions.
Question 3: A rider's jacket with CE Level 2 armor provides what advantage over Level 1?
- It is lighter and more flexible
- It offers higher impact energy absorption (Correct answer)
- It is waterproof rated
- It meets DOT standards for helmets
Correct answer: It offers higher impact energy absorption
CE Level 2 armor absorbs significantly more impact energy than Level 1, providing greater protection at key impact zones.
Question 4: Which boot feature is most critical for motorcycle riding safety?
- A soft rubber sole for comfort
- Ankle support and oil-resistant soles (Correct answer)
- An open-toe design for ventilation
- A high heel for style
Correct answer: Ankle support and oil-resistant soles
Motorcycle boots must provide ankle support to prevent sprains and oil-resistant soles to prevent slipping on the footpegs.
Question 5: When should a motorcycle helmet be replaced after a significant impact, even if no visible damage is present?
- Only if the outer shell is cracked
- Immediately, because the EPS liner may be compromised (Correct answer)
- After 10 years of use regardless
- Only if the visor is scratched
Correct answer: Immediately, because the EPS liner may be compromised
The EPS foam liner absorbs impact energy by crushing, and this damage is often invisible but the helmet is no longer protective.
Question 6: Wearing brightly colored or high-visibility gear primarily helps a rider by:
- Reducing wind resistance at highway speeds
- Making the rider more conspicuous to other road users (Correct answer)
- Meeting mandatory U.S. gear requirements
- Improving aerodynamic stability
Correct answer: Making the rider more conspicuous to other road users
High-visibility gear significantly increases the chance that other drivers will see and react to a motorcyclist in time to avoid a collision.
Question 7: What is the recommended minimum pants protection for motorcycle riders?
- Standard denim jeans with knee pads
- Abrasion-resistant pants with CE-rated knee and hip armor (Correct answer)
- Leather dress pants without armor
- Any thick fabric pants
Correct answer: Abrasion-resistant pants with CE-rated knee and hip armor
Abrasion-resistant pants with CE-rated knee and hip armor protect the lower body during slides and impacts.
RTT Rider Safety and Equipment 2
Which helmet certification standard is most commonly accepted for motorcycle riders in the United States?