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Wearing A Helmet While Riding

By: Jerry Hardy CIS 1020 section 36. Wearing A Helmet While Riding. 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. .

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Wearing A Helmet While Riding

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  1. By: Jerry Hardy CIS 1020 section 36 Wearing A Helmet While Riding

  2. 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. Motorcycle helmet is…

  3. Founded by Dr. Hugh Cairns First helmet called “Crash Helmet” Professor C.F. “Red” Lombard History of the Motorcycle Helmet

  4. Different types of Helmets Off-Road/ Motocross Half Helmet Modular/ Flip-up Full Face Open Face

  5. Parts of a Helmet

  6. 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. Department of Transportation (DOT)

  7. 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 helmet Facts

  8. 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. Motorcycle helmets facts continued

  9. States that require helmets

  10. Stay alive Less likely to have a head injury Effects of wearing a helmet

  11. Most common type of head injury is closed head injury Road rash Brain injury Effects of not Wearing a Helmet

  12. 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 conclusion

  13. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csPdrjzjquk&feature=player_detailpagehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csPdrjzjquk&feature=player_detailpage Remember a helmet can save your Life

  14. Questions??

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