Make sure you take extra caution when you ride a motorcycle. Riders need to take responsibility for their own safety and make sure that they have the proper equipment and training. Among the first things that need to happen is that a motorcycle rider wears a properly fitted motorcycle helmet and follows established riding rules. This is essential to the safety of everyone on the road with you, including yourself.

When you purchase a motorcycle helmet, you need to determine what your correct size is. Use a tape measure and measure approximately one inch above your eyebrows around your head, taking note of your head's circumference. Standard motorcycle helmet sizing charts will have the correct size for you based upon the measurement. However, two people with the same head measurements will not necessarily be able to wear the same helmet. People's heads are shaped differently, so that different models have different internal shapes for this reason.

Street-use motorcycle helmets must meet Department of Transportation approved requirements. These are often made from molded polycarbonate plastic. They have been certified to withstand substantial impact and force, and prevent object penetration. In addition, motorcycle helmets may also be Snell-approved. This indicates that the helmets can withstand higher impacts. These helmets generally have a shell that is made of carbon fiber, Kevlar, or fiberglass. This makes them lighter weight than those that are Department of Transportation-approved. Snell approved helmets are recommended by United States racing organizations and sold only in the United States. Some tests say that Snell approved motorcycle helmets are not any safer than those approved by the Department of Transportation, but this is an ongoing controversy that is still undecided.

Safety is a major concern, but comfort, too, must come into play. When the chin strap is in place, the helmet should fit snugly around the ears, head and sides of the jaw without being uncomfortably tight. It should be level and stable on the head. At a minimum, wear the motorcycle helmet you select for 30 to 45 minutes while you are in the store choosing it. If possible, make an agreement with the store salesperson to wear the helmet for a day with the option to return it if it doesn't sit right or otherwise doesn't work for you. If your motorcycle helmet is uncomfortable, this can be a distraction, which can make you lose focus and therefore compromise your safety.

You can determine the proper fit of a motorcycle helmet by doing several simple tests. Fasten the chin strap and make sure it fits snugly. The top of the helmet's interior should rest firmly on the top of your head, and the cheek pads should contact your cheeks snugly. Look in all directions and make sure that your field of vision is not impeded. The inner lining should fit securely around the forehead. A finger should not be able to fit between the motorcycle helmet and your forehead. With your head still and a hand on each side of the helmet, move the helmet left to right and up and down. It shouldn't slide in any direction. Push with significant force from the back of the helmet and try to move the helmet forward on your head. Try to move the helmet backwards by pushing from the front of the helmet as well. If the helmet moves forward or backward, it does not fit you properly. Extra padding can be added to the interior of the motorcycle helmet to make it fit more comfortably.

To be safe, you have to abide by motorcycle specific rules. About 25% of motorcycle accidents are judged to be single vehicle accidents, with most of these attributed to rider error. Time and effort should be spent to learn the appropriate skills for this type of transportation. Most motorcycle riders have difficulty cornering, swerving and braking. You can practice these skills alone, but it's recommended that you take motorcycle safety courses. You can also buy motorcycle riding techniques books for further study.

Basic motorcycle riding rules mean that you should keep a stationary focal point when you turn, travel slowly enough to prevent sliding when you go around a curve, and be aware of road conditions and other vehicles on the road. It takes great focus to ride a motorcycle, as well as special riding skills and excellent concentration. Learn and practice riding techniques so that you will be safe when you ride your motorcycle. And remember, you should always wear a helmet.

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