How can you encourage riders to always wear their helmets?
Table of Contents
- 1 How can you encourage riders to always wear their helmets?
- 2 Do people really steal motorcycle helmets?
- 3 Where do motorcyclist keep their helmet?
- 4 How do you lock your motorcycle helmet?
- 5 Where is the best place to park your bike to prevent helmet theft?
- 6 What to do with a bike helmet when you go grocery shopping?
How can you encourage riders to always wear their helmets?
Here are some tips to help make this helmet habit a “no-brainer”:
- ESTABLISH THE HELMET HABIT EARLY.
- WEAR A HELMET YOURSELF.
- TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT WHY YOU WANT THEM TO PROTECT THEIR HEADS.
- DON’T LET CHILDREN RIDE THEIR BIKES UNLESS THEY WEAR THEIR HELMETS.
- ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILDREN’S FRIENDS TO WEAR HELMETS.
Do people really steal motorcycle helmets?
Your helmet is not protected from theft even when it is locked. People can easily cut the strap or remove a part of the bike with the right tools. Unfortunately, there are people out there that will take advantage of any chance they get to steal an expensive helmet.
Why is it advisable for us to always wear helmet when we ride in a motorcycle?
Wearing a helmet is the single most effective way of reducing head injuries and fatali- ties resulting from motorcycle and bicycle crashes. Motorcyclists who do not wear helmets are at a much higher risk of sustaining head injuries and from dying from these injuries.
How do you lock a helmet on a motorcycle?
Using a padlock To use a padlock to secure your helmet is quite easy. You simply pass the helmet buckle through the lock and then lock it to your bike. As you can easily tell, this method is the same as using your motorcycle’s built-in lock. And for a thief to steal your helmet, they’ll also have to damage it.
Where do motorcyclist keep their helmet?
The best place to secure your helmet is in big, lockable panniers or a top box if you are lucky enough to have them. These keep your helmet in the shade, away from the elements and away from prying, thieving eyes. It also cannot be damaged by someone bumping into or even knocking over your bike.
How do you lock your motorcycle helmet?
You just need to ensure the padlock you use easily fits around a suitable place for fastening the helmet on your motorcycles, such as handlebars, part of the bike frame, or a footpeg. To use a padlock to secure your helmet is quite easy. You simply pass the helmet buckle through the lock and then lock it to your bike.
How to carry a motorcycle helmet when off your bike?
There are a few ways to carry your motorcycle helmet when you are off your bike. I have listed three of the most common ways below: You can easily carry your helmet in your hand. Most helmets do not weigh more than three pounds so it is fairly light to haul around.
Why is wearing a bicycle helmet important?
That’s why wearing a helmet is important. Note how this rider’s helmet helps to create a much more aerodynamic shape for his body by smoothing out the transition between his head and the curve of his back. How does a bicycle helmet work?
Where is the best place to park your bike to prevent helmet theft?
Your helmet can get stolen at any time and anywhere. Therefore there is really no good place to park your bike to prevent helmet theft. However, I do try to keep my bike in lighted areas at night and also park it where I can keep my eye on it. I suggest you do the same.
What to do with a bike helmet when you go grocery shopping?
If you plan on taking your bike to the grocery store to buy some food, what should you do with your helmet? You can use it as a shopping basket if you are only picking up a few items. It does a great job holding smaller items such as fruits, snacks, and vegetables.