Eye-protective devices include face shields, goggles, and spectacles. Most eyewear sold over the counter complies with the FDA's impact resistance regulations. Research Many riders and passengers know the value of wearing a helmet and for them, wearing one is the only choice. Still, others choose not to, basing their decision on unscientific hearsay. The following paragraphs were written by Peter Fassnacht, former vice-president at the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, to try and dispel some of the more common myths.
Helmets cause neck injuries.
Furthermore, researchers have shown that helmeted riders suffer fewer neck injuries than those without. Helmets also do not prevent a rider from rotating the head freely to observe traffic, and their weight is easily accommodated by neck muscles throughout regular use. Helmets impair hearing. Helmets actually do affect a rider's ability to hear. But make no mistake, they do not prevent a rider from hearing.