Don't let mistakes ruin driving safety

Don't let mistakes ruin driving safety

In daily life, many people have common misconceptions when wearing helmets. These erroneous behaviors may greatly reduce the protective effect of helmets, or even completely lose their protective effect. We must not let these mistakes ruin our safety.

Wearing a helmet without a buckle is one of the most common mistakes. Some friends find it troublesome to fasten buckles, or they think it's okay not to fasten them, but this idea is extremely dangerous. In a traffic accident in [specific city], a rider wearing a helmet was driving on the road and collided with a car. Due to him not wearing a buckle, his helmet flew out directly at the moment of collision, and his head hit the ground heavily, causing severe head injury. According to statistics, in accidents where helmets are worn but not fastened, the probability of the helmet falling off during a collision is over 80%, and once the helmet falls off, the risk of head injury will significantly increase.

Tilting the helmet forward or backward is also a common mistake that many people make. As mentioned earlier, tilting the helmet forward cannot protect the forehead, and tilting it backward cannot protect the back of the head, both of which can cause great damage to the head in the event of an accident. A cycling enthusiast intentionally wore a helmet with the back tilted in order to pursue a so-called "fashionable" look during a long-distance ride. As a result, he accidentally fell down on the way, and due to the helmet tilting backwards, the back of his head directly hit the ground, causing brain injury and leaving him with lifelong disability.

Some people also use non-standard helmets, such as using helmets instead of helmets. The safety helmet is mainly designed to prevent head injuries from falling objects from high places, and its design is very different from that of a safety helmet. A safety helmet should not only be able to cushion direct impacts, but also withstand high-speed friction and other tests. Construction site helmets often fail to protect the most vulnerable part of the back of the head, and their structure and material cannot meet the safety requirements during cycling. In [specific case], a worker rode an electric bike home after work, wearing a safety helmet from the construction site, believing that it could also provide protection. While turning at the intersection, he collided with a motorcycle and his safety helmet shattered instantly. He suffered severe head injuries and unfortunately passed away.