Hearing protection is: Question Hearing protection is: Answers Not recommended if you have a full-face helmet. Not recommended when riding with passengers. Always recommended. Not a concern for those with good hearing. Explanation Even if you wear a helmet, exposure to wind and engine noise can damage your hearing. Wearing earplugs or other hearing protection can guard against damage while still allowing you to hear important sounds, such as car horns or emergency sirens. This questions appears in the following tests: Maine Motorcycle Practice Test 42