New York City Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

In what situations should you avoid using tinted eye protection?

1. During the day

2. At night

3. In bright sunlight

4. In cloudy weather

The correct answer is: At night

Tinted eye protection is not advisable at night because it can significantly reduce visibility. Clear vision is crucial for safe riding, especially in low-light conditions where obstacles, other vehicles, and road signs may be harder to see. Tinted lenses can obscure your view and lead to dangerous situations, as they may prevent you from detecting important visual cues or navigating effectively. During the day, tinted eye protection is actually beneficial by reducing glare and improving comfort in bright sunlight. In bright sunlight, tinted glasses serve to enhance visibility by minimizing glare from the road and other reflective surfaces. Even in cloudy weather, while visibility may be reduced naturally, tinted eye protection can still be used without the same concerns regarding obstructed sight as there is during nighttime. Using tinted lenses at night, however, significantly compromises safety due to impaired vision.