What is a limitation of goggles as eye protection while riding?

• A. They provide full protection for the face.
• B. They reduce peripheral vision.
• C. They protect the eyes but not the rest of the face, and can reduce peripheral vision.
• D. They fog less than glasses.

Answer: (C)

Goggles mainly shield the eyes from wind, dust, and debris, but they don’t cover the rest of the face. That means cheeks, nose, and chin aren’t protected, which is a real limitation when riding. The way goggles fit around the eyes can also narrow your field of view, especially at the sides, so your peripheral vision can be reduced. Fogging can happen with goggles too, and it’s not guaranteed that they always fog less than glasses. So the best description is that they protect the eyes but not the rest of the face, and they can reduce peripheral vision.