It has been asserted many times by mothers and law enforcement that people should use a bicycle helmet, but many ignore the tip and increase the danger they face on a bike. Surprisingly in California only those under 18 must wear a helmet (Coalition), but even adults should wear them as the chance of injury increases when riding without one. The reasons why those under 18 have to wear a helmet are reasonable as the organization KidsHealth in the article “Bike safety” informs people that “Every year, about 300,000 kids go to the emergency department because of bike injuries, and at least 10,000 kids have injuries that require a few days in the hospital. Some of these injuries are so serious that children die, usually from head injuries”. Death is a big reason to cause the law to require kids to wear helmet, so all cyclists who wish to ride safely should wear a helmet regardless of age. It is such an important piece of gear that bicycle safety is almost impossible to think of without also thinking about a bike helmet. As in D. K. Howe’s article “Bicycle Safety” the United States Safety Administration provides the tip, “Wear a properly fitted helmet. It is the single most important piece of safety equipment you can use”.
Now that the importance of following laws and wearing a helmet have been addressed, it is time bicyclist are aware of keeping a well maintained bike to lower the amount of accidents even more. Safety is not all about keeping the head secured and knowing what
3. On the other hand, motorcycle enthusiasts believe increased fatality rates are caused by the increased number of motorcyclists on the roads; however, the number of deaths has grown faster than the number of registered bikes (Wlazelek 1). Motorcycle fatalities have increased even after the increase in the number of bikers was accounted for. Helmets save lives and there is nothing that can change that fact. Riding 65 mph on an open bike with cars and trucks all around is dangerous in itself, so what is it hurting to take a little extra precaution not to end up dead or with severe brain damage. Fatality rates of motorcycle accidents were declining for two decades until the new law was passed and now they have increased dramatically (Berenson 2).
I believe that dirt bike riding is one of the best hobbies. One of the first reason is because of the physical exercise from this sport. Another reason is because riding and racing brings families together and you can hang out with friends. Lastly dirt bike riding is for all people of all ages, races, and genders.
The compulsory wearing of helmets does reduce the number of fatalities associated with motor cycling and pedal cycling accidents. Data from a variety of studies overwhelmingly supports this fact. When discussing motorcycle helmets, there is a 40% prevention of fatal and 13% prevention of nonfatal serious injuries associated with their use, according to Adam, et al. (1453). After Florida repealed its mandatory helmet law in favor of one that allowed helmets for those over 21 with $10,000 in insurance to be optional, motorcycle fatalities increased across the state (Hooten and Murad, 1329). According to Boone, et al., the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that the use of helmets prevented 1,630 deaths in 2013 and could have prevented 715 more if all motorcyclists wore helmets (3). In a study of almost 17,000 patients admitted to the hospital for motorcycle crashes, 37% of the riders were not wearing helmets. These 37% accounted for 69% of the deaths among these patients (Dua, et al. 1184).
Evidence incapable of being resisted proposes that using a motorcycle helmet considerably reduces the rate of head injuries in accidents. In accordance with National Highway Authority approximates, for every 100 people died in a motorcycle accident even as not using a helmet, 37 would have continued to live when they had been using a helmet. In addition, it doesn't even
Motocross is a fast and evolving sport that is getting a lot of attention these days. It provides exhilarating and non-violent entertainment which hard to find. Although whatever the sport might be, there will always be some unfortunate circumstances, circumstances that can be prevented and reduce by having the right gear.
Many people think that to wear a helmet should a personal desition and should be not mandatory. After all, if harm is cause for not wearing a helmet, it will be a personal harm and no a general harm for society, “People have the right to chose their own poison” (Rosenstand, 255).
From my perspective, there should be mandatory helmet laws throughout the United States. I have witnessed the injuries and losses of lives from those involved in accidents. Some wore helmets and some did not.
In the texts The Sun Also Rises and The Stranger, women and their femininity play a large role in the story, and share many similarities, but also many differences. In The Sun Also Rises, women are portrayed mainly as strong and powerful, having control over their male counterparts. The Stranger on the other hand has less representation of female characters, and the main female who is portrayed differs in many ways than those in The Sun Also Rises, but there are some similarities. The main female character in The Stranger, Marie Cardona, demonstrates control over Meursault at times, but there are a number of other instances when Meursault has power over her emotional and mental wellbeing. On the contrary, in Hemingway’s novel, female characters
Should illegal immigrants be sent back or should they stay here? Some people say to send them back the minute they arrive while others say let them stay. Most people comment without knowing the facts like what would happen to Australia if we keep letting them in, and why are the coming here? The massive inflow of the Islamic people is the biggest mistakes of the Rudd and Gillard governments and maybe one of the hardest to fix but the effects of this will be with us for years and years .
One is that, if a rider chooses the right helmet he or she will actually look very stylish wearing it. I personally think wearing a full-face helmet is on of the coolest looking parts of being a motorcyclist. Another thing is when I ride my motorcycle my helmet is sometimes plastered with bugs just like a windshield. Well if a rider wasn’t wearing a helmet face then all of those bugs could hit them right in their exposed face. Last but not least a helmet will keep you warm when riding in cool spring or fall weather. That sure beats a leather bandana and
For kids nothing delivers like fun-powered scooters epitomize fun. Gas scooters have traditionally provided this fun factor for kids as well as the standard kick scooter. With the emergence of the green movement electric scooters have quickly earned their place as a viable option. What is all the hype about kids electric scooters and are they really what they are cracked up to be? The simple answer is yes and here are the reasons:
The first reason that every age needs to wear a helmet when they’re cycling is because people may attempt life threatening tricks when they are cycling without a helmet. What if they fall on their head and they crack their head open? For example a concussion, then your brain may be damaged for life. These tricks could also result in your arm, leg or any bone in your body broken. Families would struggle to scrape together enough money to pay for your injuries.
Helmet laws throughout the United States are very wide spread. Some sates either have minimal laws on helmets, some are on hundred percent pro helmet and others have no restrictions at all when it comes to wearing a helmet on your motorcycle. Ever notice on how we are made. We have two or more body parts that are important but if one is taken from us we can still live. Now the things we have just one of for the most part, if we lost them we would basically be dead. We have a brain, you only get one, so use it and protect it.
Motorcycle helmets are specially made and tested to prevent injuries from occurring to the driver’s skull, brain, and spinal cord. Many helmets are run through extensive testing to ensure that they are going to keep the motorcyclist safe in the event of a collision or slide (Wendling). According to a study, full face helmets, which surround the entire head and cover the face, reduced the risk of facial and skull fractures by almost half (Wendling). Helmeted