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This article will help you to decide which bicycle helmet to use what not to use and common helmet errors.
Bicycle helmet, should you wear one?
Of course you should wear one. What happens is if you fall off your bike, the helmet will take the force of the impact for you. The helmet will do this rather than your head. Isn’t that a great idea? Always wear your helmet at all times. As stated throughout our website, even a low speed fall can be dangerous, especially for children. Both children and adults should wear bicycle helmets at all times to prevent any type of head injury.
Bicycle helmet, which one should you choose?
A. In today’s day and age, helmets are more comfortable and are more adaptable for adjustment. There are many to choose from, from expensive to inexpensive. Just make certain the helmet is safe. Always look for a seal of approval from organizations such as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
B. Make sure the helmet fits tight. You should not be able to move within the helmet more than an inch in either direction. Every helmet should have sizing pads. Make sure yours are in the helmet. These pads will make the helmet fit more snugly. The helmets have ponytail ports for those with long hair.
C. Visibility issues. Make certain you have no visibility issues with your helmet so that your vision is not obstructed. A strap should never block your vision, even a tiny amount. If that is the case, buy another helmet. As you shop, you will see many all different colors of helmets. We recommend a white or brightly colored helmet so that motorists can see you more easily.
Helmet rules
1. Keep it flat on your head.
2. Do not tilt it forward or backward. Do not allow the chin straps to form any kind of tightness under one ear or the other ear. Always make sure the chin straps stay below your chin and not to the side or on your jaw. Do not allow it to rock from side to side (the helmet, that is) or front and back. Use the size pads in order to obtain the best and snuggest fit possible.
We hope this article helped. You should always wear a helmet which properly fits you or your child at all times.
In the event you or a family member is in a bicycle accident please contact us. We are bicycle law experts and handle at any one time over 75 bicycle accidents throughout California. We are contingency lawyers so it will never cost you a dime for us to represent you.
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