OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaA helmet is like a hard turtle shell for your head that protects your brain! You should always wear one when you ride a bike, a scooter, or a skateboard. If you fall down, the helmet takes the bump instead of your head.
Your helmet needs to fit snugly and buckle tightly under your chin to work best. Make sure your helmet sits level on your head, not tilted back. If your helmet gets cracked or dented from a fall, it is time to get a new one!
Strapping on your helmet is a smart choice every time you go out to ride. You can even pick a helmet with cool colors and stickers to show off your style. Never ride a bike, scooter, or skateboard without your helmet, even if you are just going a short distance!
- Helmets can reduce the risk of head injuries by about half!
- Professional bike racers and skateboarders always wear helmets.
- The first bike helmets were made of leather, but today they are made of special foam and plastic that absorbs the impact of a fall!
