What to Wear for Class 2B Lessons: Helmet and Gear Rules

You need your own protective gear before your first practical lesson. If you turn up without it, you may be turned away and still lose the lesson fee.

This list follows CDC’s published requirements; the other centres ask for the same core items. Long pants and covered shoes are expected everywhere, as sandals and shorts give no protection.

The helmet

Your helmet must be PSB-approved, which means it meets Singapore’s road-use safety standard and carries the label inside. For lessons, centres prefer an open-face or modular helmet with a clear visor. Your instructor talks to you constantly and needs to see where you are looking. Leave tinted visors for later.

Fit matters more than brand. A helmet should feel snug all round with no pressure points, and it should not roll forward when you push the back of it.

Guards and gloves

Basic hard-shell knee and elbow guards from any motorcycle shop meet the requirement. Many learners drop the bike at low speed during circuit training, usually in the crank course or on the plank. Guards turn that into a non-event.

Choose gloves with full fingers and a good grip. Thin gloves help you feel the clutch and front brake lever, which makes slow control easier.

Shoes and clothing

Wear shoes that cover your ankles if you can. Your left foot works the gear lever, so soft canvas shoes wear through quickly and give no feel. Avoid long laces that can catch on the footpegs. A light long-sleeve top helps with sun on the open circuit.