You’ll have a better chance of avoiding serious injury if you wear all of the following, except:

To protect yourself against injury, you should wear a DOT-compliant helmet; face or eye protection; a jacket and long pants made of sturdy material; boots or shoes that are high and sturdy enough to cover and support your ankles; and gloves made of durable material.

• A DOT-approved helmet.
• Face or eye protection.
• Ear buds.
• Protective clothing.