Motorcycle · Riding gear
What is true about a helmet that meets DOT safety standards?
Correct answer: It gives you all the side vision you need to ride safely.
Answer options
- AIt sharply cuts down how much you can see around you.
- BIt can turn into a danger for the person wearing it.
- CIt gives you all the side vision you need to ride safely. Correct
Why
Under federal safety standards, a helmet with DOT certification has to leave a wide view to the sides, at least 105 degrees left and right of straight ahead, so traffic next to you stays visible. Wearing one adds protection rather than creating a hazard.
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Topic: Riding gear License: Motorcycle
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