Motorcycle · Riding gear
What material is best for a pair of riding gloves?
Correct answer: Leather.
Answer options
- ALeather Correct
- BKnitted wool
- CAny soft fabric
Why
Leather gloves let you grip the controls firmly and protect your hands from scrapes and blisters, and they hold up in a fall far better than wool or other soft fabrics.
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Topic: Riding gear License: Motorcycle
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