Motorcycle · Riding gear
What can prolonged exposure to wind noise do to a rider?
Correct answer: Damage their hearing in a way that cannot be undone.
Answer options
- ADamage their hearing in a way that cannot be undone Correct
- BCause no harm at all, because it is part of riding
- CCause a brief ringing in the ears that always fades
Why
At highway speeds the roar of the wind is loud enough that hearing it ride after ride can cause hearing loss that never comes back, even when the rider wears a helmet. Earplugs or other hearing protection greatly reduce that risk.
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Topic: Riding gear License: Motorcycle
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