Where should a helmet be securely fastened when riding?

Where should a helmet be securely fastened when riding?

• A. In the trunk
• B. Around your neck
• C. In your pocket
• D. On your head, fastened securely

Answer: (D)

Helmets only protect you if they stay on your head and are kept in place. When you ride, the helmet should be on your head and the chin strap fastened securely so it won’t come off in a crash or during a sudden movement. Storing a helmet in a trunk or pocket won’t protect you because it won’t stay with you, and wearing it around the neck or with a loose strap can let it slip or come off entirely. Always buckle the chin strap and snug it so you can’t pull the helmet off with one hand, and make sure the helmet fits properly and meets safety standards.

Helmets only protect you if they stay on your head and are kept in place. When you ride, the helmet should be on your head and the chin strap fastened securely so it won’t come off in a crash or during a sudden movement. Storing a helmet in a trunk or pocket won’t protect you because it won’t stay with you, and wearing it around the neck or with a loose strap can let it slip or come off entirely. Always buckle the chin strap and snug it so you can’t pull the helmet off with one hand, and make sure the helmet fits properly and meets safety standards.