The Myth of Protective Gear: Separating Fact from Fiction As riders, we've been told that proper gear is the ultimate safety net against severe injuries on motorcycles. However, this confidence is misplaced.
Even with top of the line protective gear, riders are still at risk of serious harm. Helmet Safety Standards: A Flawed System Helmet safety standards have been the cornerstone of motorcycle safety for decades.
Organizations like the Snell Memorial Foundation and the Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) set the bar for helmet performance, testing for penetration resistance, impact attenuation, and retention systems.