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Protective Riding Gear
What you need to know
Jacket, gloves, pants and boots protect you in a slide — dress for the fall, not the ride. In the official Ontario tests, questions on this topic come from the Ministry of Transportation's Driver's Handbook (for cars) and Motorcycle Handbook (for riders).
Sample practice questions
What is the main reason you should wear a jacket, boots and gloves when riding?
- A To look professional
- B To protect you from injury and improve comfort in any weather
- C To keep the motorcycle clean
- D Helmet laws require the full outfit
💡 Protective gear guards against injury in a crash and road debris, and it helps you manage wind, rain and temperature while riding.
Why should riding gloves be worn even on short trips?
- They protect your hands from abrasion in a fall and reduce fatigue
- They only matter in winter
- They are required by law at all times
- They make the grip hotter
💡 Gloves protect your hands in a fall and reduce fatigue and vibration on the grips, so wear them on every ride.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the main reason you should wear a jacket, boots and gloves when riding?
- B To protect you from injury and improve comfort in any weather Protective gear guards against injury in a crash and road debris, and it helps you manage wind, rain and temperature while riding.
- Why should riding gloves be worn even on short trips?
- They protect your hands from abrasion in a fall and reduce fatigue Gloves protect your hands in a fall and reduce fatigue and vibration on the grips, so wear them on every ride.
More questions on Protective Riding Gear and every other topic live in the G1 practice test and M1 practice test.