Make sure to buy a helmet that fits you correctly and if you have questions be certain to ask a professional for assistance in fitting your head properly. A correctly fitting helmet will not move too much on your head and will cover enough of the front, back, and sides of your head to provide adequate coverage. If for any reason you do have an accident while wearing your helmet, make sure to replace the helmet soon afterwards. Most helmet are only designed to take only one serious blow to their structure. After that, their quality becomes reduced.
Helmets are the first line of defense against many types of accidents.
This is important as your head is the most easily damaged area on your body in the chance of an accident. Preventing accidents by thinking area, looking out for trouble spots and using caution to avoid problem areas will hopefully keep you from needing a helmet or any other safety materials to be utilized. Thinking ahead while biking primarily involves watching out for traffic as well as road problems. Traffic, cars, pedestrians, and other bikers present obstacles that you must manuever around quickly and safely. One key rule is when coming to any intersection, side street or other area like driveways you should always be on the lookout for cars.