Question Hearing protection is: Answers Not recommended. Recommended only for long rides. Recommended for all rides. Explanation Long-term exposure to wind and engine noise can damage your hearing, even if you wear a helmet. It is a good idea to use hearing protection every time you ride to help prevent hearing damage. Take a FREE Practice Test Now This questions appears in the following tests: Tennessee Practice Test South Carolina Practice Test Alabama Practice Test California Practice Test Delaware Practice Test Kansas Practice Test