Revision question · Hazard awareness

Why should you wear ear plugs when you're riding a motorcycle?

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To help prevent hearing damage

To make you less aware of traffic

To help keep you warm

To make your helmet fit better

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To help prevent hearing damageThis was the right answer

The use of ear plugs is recommended to protect your hearing from being damaged by the noise of air turbulence around your helmet. Staying within the national speed limit, a rider may experience noise levels in excess of 100 decibels.

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Protect your concentration and hearingReviewed guidance summary · Cold and wet impair concentration, while wind and engine noise justify hearing protection.

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