Always ride ___.

Always ride ___.

• A. Wear a helmet
• B. Alcohol and drug free
• C. Use the horn frequently
• D. Ride with passengers only

Answer: (B)

Staying sober while riding is the baseline for safe operation. Alcohol and drugs impair judgment, reaction time, vision, and balance, making it much harder to control a motorcycle and respond to hazards in traffic. Because impairment directly increases crash risk, riding alcohol and drug free is the most important standard a rider should follow at all times. Wearing a helmet is essential protection, but it doesn’t address whether you’re impaired. The other options describe protective gear or situation-based choices, not the fundamental requirement to be sober before riding.

Staying sober while riding is the baseline for safe operation. Alcohol and drugs impair judgment, reaction time, vision, and balance, making it much harder to control a motorcycle and respond to hazards in traffic. Because impairment directly increases crash risk, riding alcohol and drug free is the most important standard a rider should follow at all times. Wearing a helmet is essential protection, but it doesn’t address whether you’re impaired. The other options describe protective gear or situation-based choices, not the fundamental requirement to be sober before riding.