You might be tempted to leave your helmet home when you’re only going riding for a short while, but according to experts, there is no valid excuse not to use this essential piece of protective gear.
A simple fall without a helmet can induce trauma to the brain. Even seemingly mild head injuries that don’t result in a loss of consciousness may cause permanent cognitive and behavioral problems such as sleep disorders, memory loss, difficulty when trying to concentrate, and in some cases even permanent disability or death.
It may be hot outside, or you may not want to ruin your hair, but your health and wellbeing are much more important than that. Studies have shown that wearing a DOT-approved helmet that fits properly can reduce the risk of serious brain injury and death during a collision. The helmet will absorb most of the energy of the impact instead of your skull and brain.