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LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR
VEHICLE
Personal protective equipment
1. Approved motorcycle helmet
2. Eye protection
3. Long-sleeved shirt or jacket
4. Gloves
5. Long pants
6. Over-the-ankle boots
The driver and passengers should wear the
following to reduce risk of injury in an acci-
dent:
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Approved motorcycle helmet that fits prop-
erly
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Eye protection (goggles, helmet face
shield, or protective eyewear)
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Over-the-ankle boots, gloves, long-sleeved
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.
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Help protect you in the event of vehicle im-
pact with an obstacle.
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