Did you know that there is a 35% greater possibility for a motorcycle rider to suffer a head injury during an accident if he is not wearing a helmet? According the National Traffic Safety Administration this rate is increasingly higher than if two automobiles were involved in a similar accident. The way to lower a motorcycle riders chances of injury when in an accident, especially one involving an automobile, is to simply wear a helmet. Motorcycle helmets for motorcycle riders has been made a requirement by law in some states but is still optional in several others.
Many motorcycle riders will wear a helmet even if it is not required in the state because of the safety features it offers. If a helmet is fitted properly for the wearer then he is much more protected in an accident that a rider who has chosen not to wear a helmet. Safety for most motorcycle riders is the key ingredient in riding a motor cycle. While helmets do protect the head, face, mouth and ears there are also other features that tempt many motorcycle riders to wear helmets.
Motorcycle helmets also can be purchase with a communication system that allows the riders to converse back and forth among their group with out having to use their hands. Allowing them the ability to keep both hands on the bike, giving them better control over it while still being able to talk with those in their riding group. Even if you would rather not wear a motorcycle helmet the amount of protection they provide might just win you over. Not to mention that there is such a wide range of styles, colors and protection levels offered that most riders just can't say no to wearing a helmet.
Maybe you're a person who would rather be able to feel the wind of the open road touching your face instead of a helmet. Why not try a helmet that has an open face so you can still feel the wind but also be protected? For those who would rather have their face protected from rocks, sand or anything else that might fly your way while riding then you can choose a helmet with a face shield that flips down to cover your face. Many motorcycle riders think that a helmet is going to be uncomfortable to wear. While that might have been true years ago many advancements have been made to increase the protection level of a helmet while also increasing the comfort ability of the helmets.
You may now notice that many helmets have a foam or fabric on the interior of the helmet. This addition is for two reasons. One reason is because it make the helmet more comfortable to wear and allows the rider the ability to wear the helmet for longer spans of time. The other reason for this addition is the fact that it offers the rider more protection in the event of an accident. When shopping around for the right motorcycle helmet something to look at is the amount of protection factors the helmets provide. Many people assume that the most expensive helmet is automatically going to be the one that will offer the most protection and in some cases that is not true.
While some motorcycle riders might hate the idea of wearing a helmet they need to think about the risk they are taking if they choose not to wear one. It is estimated that there is a 40% chance that motorcycle riders who are not wearing helmets will receive a serious head injury according the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. On top of that scary fact there is also a 15% chance that a motorcycle rider who is not wearing a helmet during an accident will be the victim of a fatal head injury.
For most motorcycle riders those facts are enough to make them wear a helmet every time they ride.