If you ride a bicycle, chances are you’ve been told that wearing a helmet is a good idea. And it’s true! But there’s a big problem with this advice: you’re not wearing your bike helmet correctly. And if you don’t wear your helmet correctly, you’re at risk of suffering serious brain injuries or even death. So how do you know if you’re wearing your helmet properly? Read on to find out.
Check Your Head
One of the first things you should do is to check your head. You should be able to see your helmet at all times. If it’s not visible, you should ask for help. It’s not always easy to see your helmet, especially if you’ve got a dark-colored one. But you can always ask for help.
Measure Up
If your helmet is too small or too large, it's not going to adequately protect you when your noggin greets the pavement. If you're buying a new helmet and can't try it on in person, measure the circumference of your head, then pair that measurement with the sizing guide on the company's website to determine what size to buy. If you don't have a flexible measuring tape, use string or a cloth, then measure that distance against a ruler or stiff measuring tape.
Check Your Lid
Another thing that you need to check is the lid of your helmet. You should be able to see your eyes and your face. If you can’t, you should make sure that your helmet is tight enough. You should be able to see your eyes and your face when you put your helmet on.
You should also check your ears. If you can’t see your ears, you should ask for help.
Check Your Ears
When you’re checking your ears, you should be able to see your cheekbones and your jawline. If you can’t, you should ask for help.
If you’re wearing a visor, you should be able to see your eyes and your face. If you can’t, you should ask for help.
Check Your Nose
If you’re wearing a nose guard, you should be able to see your nose. If you can’t, you should ask for help.
Check Your Eyebrows
When you’re checking your eyebrows, you should be able to see your eyes and your face. If you can’t, you should ask for help.
Check Your Eyes
If you’re wearing goggles, you should be able to see your eyes.
Check Your Face
If you’re wearing sunglasses, you should be able to see your eyes and your face.
Check Your Eyelids
If you’re wearing eye shields, you should be able to see your eyes.
Check Your Neck
When you’re checking your neck, you should be able to see your chin and your jawline.
In conclusion, you don’t have to be a professional athlete to wear a bike helmet. The rules are simple: you should always wear a helmet that fits you properly. If you’re wearing a helmet that’s too small, it’s more likely to cause you to get a concussion. You should also make sure that the helmet is made of high-quality material that will keep you safe but won’t make you feel claustrophobic.
