New Zealand Motorbike Driving Test New Zealand Motorbike Driving Rider Safety and PPE 2

Question 1

Which helmet standard is accepted for motorcycle riders in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

AS/NZS 1698

Answer

New Zealand requires helmets to meet the AS/NZS 1698 standard or an equivalent approved standard.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of motorcycle-specific riding gloves?

Accepted Answer

To improve grip on handlebars and protect hands in a crash

Answer

Riding gloves provide grip on handlebars and protect the hands from abrasion and injury during a fall.

Question 3

When should a motorcycle helmet be replaced after a crash impact?

Accepted Answer

Always, even if no damage is visible

Answer

Helmets should be replaced after any significant impact because internal foam damage may not be visible but the protection is compromised.

Question 4

Which type of jacket material offers the best abrasion resistance for motorcycle riders?

Accepted Answer

Leather or armoured textile

Answer

Leather and CE-rated armoured textile jackets provide the highest abrasion resistance and impact protection for motorcyclists.

Question 5

What does a tinted visor primarily protect a rider from?

Accepted Answer

Glare and UV rays while improving visibility in bright conditions

Answer

A tinted visor reduces glare and filters UV rays, improving visibility in bright sunlight.

New Zealand Motorbike Driving Test Practice Test