How should a helmet fit?

How should a helmet fit?

• A. Comfortably, but snug all the way around.
• B. Very loose.
• C. Only on one side.
• D. It should be worn tilted back.

Answer: (A)

A helmet should sit level on the head and feel comfortable yet secure all around. When it’s snug the helmet stays in place during movement and in a crash, providing consistent protection. If it’s very loose, it can shift or come off, which defeats its purpose. A helmet that sits tilted back leaves the forehead exposed and reduces the protective coverage, and a fit that’s uneven—like it’s only on one side—indicates it won’t stay put. To check a good fit, wear it properly fastened with the strap under your chin; it should be snug but not painful. You should not be able to twist or lift the helmet off, and you should feel slight pressure when you open your mouth, which helps confirm the strap is secure.

A helmet should sit level on the head and feel comfortable yet secure all around. When it’s snug the helmet stays in place during movement and in a crash, providing consistent protection. If it’s very loose, it can shift or come off, which defeats its purpose. A helmet that sits tilted back leaves the forehead exposed and reduces the protective coverage, and a fit that’s uneven—like it’s only on one side—indicates it won’t stay put. To check a good fit, wear it properly fastened with the strap under your chin; it should be snug but not painful. You should not be able to twist or lift the helmet off, and you should feel slight pressure when you open your mouth, which helps confirm the strap is secure.