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According to rider safety research cited in rider training, how do helmets affect survival of head injuries?
- A.They make no measurable difference
- B.They slightly reduce survival in most crashes
- C.Riders wearing helmets are about three times more likely to survive head injuries
- D.They help only in high-speed highway crashes
Correct answer
C. Riders wearing helmets are about three times more likely to survive head injuries
Why
Helmets are the single most important piece of protective gear. Riders who wear them are about three times more likely to survive head injuries than riders who do not.
Manual topic: MSF Rider Handbook (FLHSMV) - Preparing to Ride · From the Florida Motorcycle Permit practice bank (FLM-003).