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Interesting concept about always riding with your controls covered. In our safety course years ago, we were told not to because as beginners we were prone to panic. Covering the brakes and having a beginner panic can be a dangerous situation. Possibly equally counter-productive; having a lack of control or experience and going over an unexpected obstacle with a jolt while covering the brake can also put you in a bad spot. Once a rider becomes more acquainted with that front brake, covering it while riding at high speeds could be prudent.
I don't cover my brakes because I don't have large hands and doing that for an entire ride is straining. As a compromise, I will cover my front brake when I approach a situation where I think I might need it and there is no escape route. Helps keeps me alert as if I'm going to cover the front lever, I'm also usually rolling off the throttle a bit. The rear brake on the 250 locks ups so easily that I only use it and cover it at slower speeds.
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