Long term exposure to engine and wind noise on your motorcycle:

Use this motorcycle practice test question to prepare for the real written exam at the DMV or during your motorcycle safety course. 

Long term exposure to engine and wind noise on your motorcycle:

1. Causes short term hearing loss. 
2. Does not have any effects on your hearing. 
3. Can cause permanent damage to your hearing. 
4. Will not cause hearing damage if you wear a full face helmet. 

Find the answer to this question and an explanation below. 

Answer

This topic may show up on your motorcycle permit test. 

The answer is: C. Can cause permanent damage to your hearing. 

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Explanation: Hearing Protection for Motorcyclists

In order to pass your motorcycle permit exams and to become a safe rider, it’s important to know why a particular answer on the motorcycle written test is correct. 

Long-term exposure to wind noise and other loud noises can cause permanent hearing damage. 

Since motorcyclists are exposed to the elements around them as they ride, things like wind, engines noises, and other sounds can harm them. 

Full-face helmets are not enough to protect yourself from hearing damage. 

The best way to protect your hearing is to wear motorcycle-safe ear plugs or other forms of hearing protection. 

Ear plugs that are designed to be safe for motorcyclists will still allow you to hear what’s going on around you while protecting your ears from the frequencies and sounds that can do damage.

It is important to only wear ear protection that will still allow you to hear traffic around you, sirens, and horns. 

You can find more information about this topic in the motorcycle rider’s handbook.

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