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Prevention Strategies: Wear a Helmet

When should I wear a helmet?

When bicycling, skating/rollerblading, skate boarding, football, scooters, baseball, skiing, snow sledding, ATV/Quad riding, horseback riding, or any activity when the risk of hitting your head is high. Whether you are riding your bike, playing football or driving your motorcycle on the open road you need to wear your helmet every time!

How effective are bike helmets in preventing injuries?

Bike helmets, when worn correctly, are 85% effective in preventing brain injuries. Wear the correct size helmet for your head and be sure the chin strap is securely fastened.

What is the best bike helmet to buy?

Any bicycle helmet, as long as it is fitted correctly, will protect you from suffering a brain injury in the event of a crash or fall. Make sure to buy a helmet that meets the standards of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Look for the standards sticker in the inside of your helmet.