Motorcycles Denver: Motorcycles helmets

Thursday 26 July 2012

Motorcycles helmets

A motorcycle helmet is a type of protective headgear used by motorcycleriders. The primary goal of a motorcycle helmet is motorcycle safety - to protect the rider's head during impact, thus preventing or reducing head injuryor saving the rider's life. Some helmets provide additional conveniences, such as ventilation, face shields, ear protection, intercom etc.

Motorcyclists are at high risk in traffic crashes. A 2008 systematic review examined studies on motorcycle riders who had crashed and looked at helmet use as an intervention.