Motorcycle helmets are very important in keeping people alive.
In fact, there is nothing that will help you more in a crash
situation than wearing one. A motorcycle helmet protects the
head, and is also used as a face shield, for ear protection, and
for intercom purposes.Modern helmets are made from plastics, and
are often reinforced with Kevlar or a carbon fiber. For comfort
and protection they generally have fabric and foam interiors.
During a crash situation, a motorcycle helmet will break, which
is what they are designed to do. In essence, the helmet will
absorb the energy and impact of the fall instead of the rider’s
skull. As a result, they don’t offer much protection after their
first impact. An impact may come from other reasons outside of a
crash situation, ie. dropping the helmet from a high place,
which may not cause any external damage. As a rule, helmets
should be replaced after any type of major impact. But, it’s a
good idea to replace it after three to four years, regardless of
whet her it has