| According to the National Highway | | | | protection device for your head. When |
| Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), | | | | looking at helmets to purchase don't let |
| when comparing a automobile to a | | | | the price determine which helmet you |
| motorcycle rider the motorcycle rider | | | | will purchase, you will need to look at |
| has a 35 percent greater chance of | | | | the protection factor it can provide and |
| getting hurt or dying in a automobile | | | | how it is rated. Helmet design |
| accident compared to a driver in a | | | | considerations are all about the |
| automobile. When wearing a helmet it is | | | | tolerable impact the head can handle, |
| less likely that the motorcyclists will | | | | which the soft linings provide as |
| receive a serious head injury and more | | | | protection, and the exterior protection |
| likely to survive the accident according | | | | from punctures. When trying on a helmet |
| to the The National Highway Traffic | | | | press down on the helmet and make sure |
| Safety Administration. Safety helmets | | | | that it fits properly and it feels |
| for motorcycle users are the law in many | | | | comfortable and check to see if it |
| states, optional in others. Especially | | | | surrounds your entire head. Before |
| so if the helmet is rated for safety and | | | | putting a helmet on a child, it is a |
| is properly fit to the wearer. Safety is | | | | good idea to check for defects such as |
| what it's all about right. When wearing | | | | cracks, loose padding, frayed straps or |
| a motorcycle helmet it will protect your | | | | exposed metal that could be unsafe for |
| head against the following, it protects | | | | the child. Even if you don't choose to |
| your face, your ears and you are able to | | | | wear a motorcycle helmet for safety |
| have an intercom system to talk to | | | | reasons, there are other reasons. With |
| others. A helmet protects your head and | | | | many designs and makers to choose from, |
| your face from injuries. There are many | | | | you would surely have your hands full |
| different types of helmets ranging from | | | | finding one that you will like. There |
| helmets that have a face guard and | | | | are a lot of motorcycle helmets you can |
| helmets that have an open face so you | | | | choose from. The designs are made to |
| can feel the wind on your face, helmets | | | | match the likings of the women to |
| can be customized to your | | | | provide more appeal. Safety helmets |
| specifications. Looking for full face | | | | successfully reduce the chances of head |
| helmets can be a challenge. On helmets | | | | injury to a great extent. For instance, |
| the face shield can retract by lifting | | | | according to the National Highway |
| up and down. Because Motorcycles lack | | | | Traffic Safety Administration has |
| the protection of other vehicles, such | | | | estimated in a report that if you do not |
| as a car or truck, severe injury is much | | | | wear a helmet there is a 40% chance that |
| more likely. For comfort and protection | | | | the rider will suffer a head injury and |
| they generally have fabric and foam | | | | a 15% chance of it being a fatal head |
| interiors. Motorcycle helmets act as a | | | | injury. |