North Carolina: Protective gear and motorcycle preparation: Practice 1

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1. Your motorcycle has a windshield. What should you still use to protect your eyes from wind and debris?
A cap with a long brim beneath the helmet.Ordinary sunglasses as the complete protective barrier.The windshield alone if it reaches above the handlebars.Suitable motorcycle goggles or a protective face shield.
2. Before riding at night, you discover that only one headlight beam works. What is the safest next step?
Have the fault corrected before the ride.Plan to use whichever beam still works in every situation.Use another vehicle’s lamps instead of repairing your own.Ride closer behind a car so its lights cover the missing beam.

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Your motorcycle has a windshield. What should you still use to protect your eyes from wind and debris?
Correct answer: Suitable motorcycle goggles or a protective face shield.
A windshield is not a replacement for suitable eye protection. Ordinary glasses can allow wind around them and may move or blow off when you turn your head.
Source: Maryland Motorcycle Operator Manual, DL-001 (10/12), publicly hosted mirror; PDF page 12, printed page 3; Eye and Face Protection. General riding guidance; current state laws are cited separately. ↗
Before riding at night, you discover that only one headlight beam works. What is the safest next step?
Correct answer: Have the fault corrected before the ride.
Check both high and low beams during preparation. You need working lighting and the ability to select an appropriate beam without dazzling other road users.
Source: Maryland Motorcycle Operator Manual, DL-001 (10/12), publicly hosted mirror; PDF page 15, printed page 6; Check Your Motorcycle — Headlights and Taillight. General riding guidance; current state laws are cited separately. ↗

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