QLD rider knowledge test protective gear and helmets practice questions

Question 1

You are riding with your helmet on but the chin strap hanging loose. What is the position?

• It is legal because you are wearing the helmet
• It is an offence, the helmet must be securely fastened while you rideCorrect answer
• It is legal below 50 km/h
• It is legal on private roads only

The helmet must be properly fitted and fastened any time the motorcycle is moving. A loose helmet leaves your head in the first instant of a crash.

Rule cited: Australian Road Rules, rule 270 (motorcycle helmets)

Question 2

Which marking indicates a helmet approved for road use in Queensland?

• An approval mark to Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1698Correct answer
• A hologram from the retailer
• A carbon fibre pattern on the shell
• A manufacturer's warranty card in the box

An approved helmet carries the mark for a recognised standard, and AS/NZS 1698 is the long standing Australian and New Zealand one. Check the current list of accepted standards before buying.

Rule cited: Australian Road Rules, rule 270 (motorcycle helmets)

Question 3

How should a motorcycle helmet fit?

• Loose enough to turn on your head so it is comfortable
• Snug, so the skin of your forehead moves with the helmet and it does not shift when you shake your headCorrect answer
• One size larger so it can be worn over a cap
• Tight enough to be painful after a few minutes

A loose helmet moves out of position on impact and can come off. It should be firm all around with no pressure points, and it should not rotate when you shake your head.

Rule cited: A Guide to Riding Safely (Queensland), topic: helmets

Question 4

It is a hot humid Queensland day. What is the sensible approach to a riding jacket?

• Ride in a t shirt, the heat is a bigger risk than a fall
• Wear a vented abrasion resistant jacket with armour, which lets air through while still protecting youCorrect answer
• Wear a rain jacket, it is the same thing
• Protective gear is only needed on highways

Mesh and vented motorcycle jackets are made for exactly this climate. Ordinary clothing tears away in the first metre of a slide and gives no impact protection at all.

Rule cited: A Guide to Riding Safely (Queensland), topic: protective clothing

Question 5

Apart from protecting your skin, what else do proper motorcycle gloves do?

• They improve your grip and feel on the controlsCorrect answer
• They make the throttle easier to hold open
• They keep the handlebars clean
• They are only useful in cold weather

Motorcycle gloves are shaped for the controls and give a secure hold on the bars and levers. They also take the abrasion when you instinctively put a hand out in a fall.

Rule cited: A Guide to Riding Safely (Queensland), topic: protective clothing

Question 6

You ride an open face helmet. What eye protection do you need?

• None, wind in the eyes is not a problem
• A visor or goggles, clear at night, to keep out wind, insects and stonesCorrect answer
• Ordinary reading glasses
• A dark tinted visor at all times

At road speed an insect or a flicked stone in the eye takes your vision away instantly. Use a visor or goggles, and use clear ones after dark because tinted lenses cut too much light.

Rule cited: A Guide to Riding Safely (Queensland), topic: helmets and eye protection

Question 7

Why do light or bright coloured jackets and helmets help in daylight?

• They keep the rider cooler and nothing more
• They break up the narrow outline of a motorcycle so drivers pick it out soonerCorrect answer
• They are required by law in Queensland
• They reduce wind resistance

A rider dressed in dark colours against dark bitumen or shaded trees is easy to miss. Bright upper body colours and reflective panels give a driver something to notice.

Rule cited: A Guide to Riding Safely (Queensland), topic: being seen