Motorcycle · Riding gear
You ride in a protective jacket. On a hot day, what should you do with it?
Correct answer: Leave it on, because it guards you against the heat.
Answer options
- ALeave it on, because it guards you against the heat Correct
- BUnzip it fully and let it flap in the wind
- CTake it off so you stay cooler in the sun
Why
Leave the jacket on even when it is hot. Sun and drying wind on bare skin can dehydrate you and bring on heat exhaustion, and many riding jackets have vents to let air through.
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Topic: Riding gear License: Motorcycle
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