Practice question

Why should South Carolina motorcyclists 21 and older still consider wearing a DOT helmet, even though SC Code 56-5-3660 does not require it for their age group?

  1. Helmets reduce drag at highway speeds only
  2. DOT-approved helmets are proven to reduce the risk of fatal head injury by roughly 37% and the risk of brain injury by about 67% — riders in partial-helmet states have higher motorcycle fatality rates than universal-law states
  3. Helmets are cheaper than insurance
  4. Helmets are required by federal law on all roads

Answer: B — DOT-approved helmets are proven to reduce the risk of fatal head injury by roughly 37% and the risk of brain injury by about 67% — riders in partial-helmet states have higher motorcycle fatality rates than universal-law states

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