Difference between revisions of "Helmet"
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[[ | [[Image:Valentino Rossi's AGV helmets.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A collection of motorcycle helmets worn by [[Moto GP]] racer [[Valentino Rossi]]]] | ||
A motorcycle helmet is a type of protective headgear used by motorcycle riders. The primary goal of a motorcycle helmet is motorcycle safety - to protect the rider's head during impact, thus preventing or reducing head injury or saving the rider's life. Some helmets provide additional conveniences, such as ventilation, face shields, ear protection, intercom etc. | A '''[[motorcycle]] helmet''' is a type of protective headgear used by motorcycle riders. The primary goal of a motorcycle helmet is [[motorcycle safety]] - to protect the rider's head during impact, thus preventing or reducing head injury or saving the rider's life. Some helmets provide additional conveniences, such as ventilation, face shields, ear protection, intercom etc. | ||
==See Also== | |||
*[[FMVSS 218]] | |||
[[Category:Definitions]] | [[Category:Definitions]] | ||
[[Category:Motorcycle apparel]] |
Latest revision as of 20:24, 27 November 2010
A motorcycle helmet is a type of protective headgear used by motorcycle riders. The primary goal of a motorcycle helmet is motorcycle safety - to protect the rider's head during impact, thus preventing or reducing head injury or saving the rider's life. Some helmets provide additional conveniences, such as ventilation, face shields, ear protection, intercom etc.