Hearing protection: Question Hearing protection: Answers Is not needed when the rider is wearing a helmet. Is only recommended for long trips. Should be used on all rides. Explanation Exposure to engine and wind noise can damage your hearing, even if you are wearing a helmet. Wearing hearing protection while riding is always a good idea. This questions appears in the following tests: Delaware Motorcycle Practice Test 7 Virginia Motorcycle Practice Test 2 Alabama Motorcycle Practice Test 28 California Motorcycle Practice Test 2 Georgia Motorcycle Practice Test 11 Idaho Motorcycle Practice Test 14 Kansas Motorcycle Practice Test 7 Kansas Motorcycle Practice Test 13 Nebraska Motorcycle Practice Test 9 Ohio Motorcycle Practice Test 29 South Carolina Motorcycle Practice Test 30 South Dakota Motorcycle Practice Test 22 Tennessee Motorcycle Practice Test 23 Wyoming Motorcycle Practice Test 6 Wyoming Motorcycle Practice Test 5