There are many spirited debates in the motorcycle riding community. Most of them are friendly, and have to do with which bike it best, who is the better rider, and gear. But the debates over whether motorcycle helmets are safe are much more heated.
There have been urban legends of deadly helmets going around in motorcycle riding circles for years. Everyone has heard of someone who was dragged and killed or injured because of their helmet hooking to a car bumper.
These stories are little more than urban legends. It is possible that it happened once or twice, but if so, it was a freak accident. Motorcycle helmets are safe, and have helped to protect many lives.
What is the reason for all of these tales? Their origin is tied to the idea that motorcyclists should be free to choose whether they wear a helmet or not. They believe that wearing a helmet is an issue of civil rights.
This is completely untrue. Local and state governments pass helmet laws for our protection, not to take away our rights. As with seatbelts, studies have shown that wearing a helmet greatly improves your chances in an accident.
Motorcycle helmets are safe, but you can still be injured while wearing one. You get varying amounts of protection based on the type of helmet that you buy, and will need to see what is best for you.
Some riders feel that because they are wearing a helmet, they are completely protected. This is untrue. Motorcycle helmets are safe, and do protect your head, but they do not protect your neck.
It is the truth that motorcycle helmets are safe. They will help to protect you if you are ever in an accident, and have saved many lives. Keep in mind that it is also the law in more areas that you must wear a helmet.
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