Why is helmet safety important?
Head injuries from bicycle and motorcycles accidents become more serious when a helmet is not worn. A rider should understand the benefits of wearing a helmet when doing these activities.ImportanceHelmets help absorb the impact to the head during an accident. Wearing one when riding a bicycle or motorcycle can prevent brain injuries, memory loss and death.Bicycle FactsIn 2006, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported 773 bicyclists died in accidents and 70 percent of those were due to head injuries. A bicycle helmet is 80 percent to 85 percent effective in lessening the severity of head and brain injuries when worn properly.Motorcycle FactsThe NHTSA also stated in 2006 that 1,829 lives were saved due to wearing a motorcycle helmet. However, 823 people died who could have survived had a helmet been worn.LawsAs of March 2010, 21 states had bicycle helmet laws, however, the maximum age protected by these laws is 18. Also, there were 27 states with some fo
