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Why do experienced riders wear full-fingered gloves?
- A.Only to keep their hands warm in winter
- B.Only to operate the horn more easily
- C.Only as a fashion accessory
- D.To improve grip on the controls and protect their hands
Correct answer
D. To improve grip on the controls and protect their hands
Why
Full-fingered gloves improve your grip on the handgrips and controls and protect your hands in a fall. They are a basic part of protective riding gear, not just cold-weather equipment.
Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) / DPS Motorcycle Program - Protective Gear · From the Texas Motorcycle Permit practice bank (TXM-008).