Reflective, bright-colored protective gear and helmets:

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

Reflective, bright-colored protective gear and helmets:

1. Should only be worn at night. 
2. Can increase your chances of being seen by other drivers. 
3. Can increase your chances of a collision. 
4. Are distracting to other drivers. 

Find the answer to this question and an explanation below. 

Answer

This topic may show up on your motorcycle permit test. 

The answer is: B. Can increase your chances of being seen by other drivers. 

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Explanation: Increasing Your Visibility on a Motorcycle

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. 

The small size of motorcycles and scooters puts you at a disadvantage to larger vehicles. 

Due to their size, motorcycles are more difficult to see. 

Additionally, many other drivers are not actively looking for motorcycles. 

So not only is it difficult to see motorcycles because they’re smaller, but it’s also difficult for other drivers to see something they’re not looking for. 

That’s why it is important for you to do everything you can to increase your chances of being seen. 

One great way to do that is by wearing bright-colored and reflective protective riding gear and motorcycle helmets. 

Bright, reflective materials can be easier for other drivers to notice at greater distances, and can reduce the risk of them not seeing you at all. 

However, you’ll still need to remain alert and prepared to react to any hazard that may arise.

Even when you dress as conspicuously as possible, you should still ride like you are invisible to the other drivers around you. 

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

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