wearing a helmet while riding

WEARING A HELMET WHILE RIDING

By: Jerry HardyCIS 1020 section 36

MOTORCYCLE HELMET IS… Protective head gear used by

Motorcycle riders Primary goal of a motorcycle helmet

Motorcycle Safety- to protect the riders head during impact, preventing or reducing head injury or saving the riders life.

HISTORY OF THE MOTORCYCLE HELMET

Founded by Dr. Hugh Cairns

First helmet called “Crash Helmet”

Professor C.F. “Red” Lombard

DIFFERENT TYPES OF HELMETS

Off-Road/ Motocross

Modular/ Flip-up

Half Helmet

Open FaceFull Face

PARTS OF A HELMET

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) Mandates that all motorcycle helmets

in the U.S. be tested for safety DOT standards cover impact and

penetration protection, as well as being able to remain on the rider's head during an accident. Helmet must allow at least a 210 degree field of vision

A sticker or label from the DOT must be attached on the back of the helmet, centrally located and towards the bottom.

MOTORCYCLE HELMET FACTS NHTSA estimates that helmets saved 1,784

motorcyclists’ lives in 2010, and that 800 more could have been saved if all motorcyclists had worn helmets.

Helmeted riders have up to a 73% lower Fatality rate then non-helmeted riders.

Helmeted riders have up to an 85% reduced incidence of serious, and critical injuries then non-helmeted riders.

Non-helmeted riders are over three times as likely to suffer a brain injury as were those who were helmeted.

MOTORCYCLE HELMETS FACTS CONTINUED

Head Injury is a leading cause of death and serious injury in motorcycle accidents, which is why helmets that meet or exceed federal safety standards (DOT) should always be worn.

Research studies show that motorcycle helmets are 37% effective in preventing fatal injuries and 71% effective in preventing serious brain injury.

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STATES THAT REQUIRE HELMETS

EFFECTS OF WEARING A HELMET Stay alive Less likely to have a head injury

EFFECTS OF NOT WEARING A HELMET

Most common type of head injury is closed head injury

Road rash Brain injury

CONCLUSION Always wear a DOT approved helmet

when you ride a motorcycle Helmets do safe lives. Make sure you always have the right fit

helmet and always inspect for damage. Have fun riding just do it safely, WEAR

A HELMET

REMEMBER A HELMET CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE

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