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: Virginia Motorcycle Practice Test 6 Alabama Motorcycle Practice Test 12 California Motorcycle Practice Test 30 Delaware Motorcycle Practice Test 9 Georgia Motorcycle Practice Test 16 Idaho Motorcycle Practice Test 25 Kansas Motorcycle Practice Test 6 Nebraska Motorcycle Practice Test 22 Ohio Motorcycle Practice Test 37 South Carolina Motorcycle Practice Test 3 South Dakota Motorcycle Practice Test 14 Tennessee Motorcycle Practice Test 29 Wyoming Motorcycle Practice Test 11