LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE
Personal protective equipment
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1. Approved motorcycle helmet
2. Eye protection
4. Gloves
6. Over-the-ankle boots
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3. Long-sleeved shirt or jacket
5. Long pants
Both driver and passenger should wear the
following to reduce risk of injury in an acci-
dent:
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Approved motorcycle helmet that fits prop-
erly
Eye protection (goggles, helmet face
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shield, or protective eyewear)
Over-the-ankle boots, gloves, long-sleeved
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shirt or jacket, and long pants
An approved helmet and other personal pro-
tective equipment can help in a variety of
ways, including:
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Reduce the severity of injuries if any part of
you is outside the vehicle cage/frame pro-
tective structure during a rollover.
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Help protect you if outside objects intrude
inside the vehicle during operation.
Help protect you in the event of vehicle im-
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pact with an obstacle.
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