Len Henderson is a freelance writer on motorcycle safety and safety products. Len has been riding motorcycles for over 30 years and has had advanced motor officer training. He has reviewed many products related to biker safety. He shares his knowledge in articles and his website. more on motorcycle helmet safety
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We hear it all the time, people saying they don't like wearing a motorcycle helmet. Many are fighting state laws that require riders to wear helmets. I have heard others stating that as an adult they should have a choice. Well lets look at some facts every state that has passed laws allowing riders to ride without a helmet has had large increases in motorcycle fatalities.
What that means is every rider that rides without a helmet increases changes that they will die in a motorcycle accident. Lets look at one state. Florida has had an increase of fatalities of over 30% since they passed the helmet law. Lets face the facts motorcycle helmets save lives and the facts prove it. So which helmet is the best? The number one helmet for protection is the full face helmet. This helmet protects your head, face and jaw from injuries. The half helmets have proved to come off your head in 30 percent of crashes leaving the rider unprotected.
Remember never wear a helmet thats not DOT approved. DOT approval means it has passed testing standards set by the government. Remember if you are going to ride wear all protective gear to protect yourself from injuries. Don't let anyone tell you that you don't need a helmet.
Any time you ride wear your helmet and always make sure its DOT approved Too many die needlessly every year . Also wear rider protective gear for more protection. Always wear clothing that offers the most protection from injuries. Wear proper foot gear which should be heavy leather with non slip insoles.
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