Question 8088
What is one thing to keep in mind regarding a safety helmet?
- With use and the passage of time, it can lose its protective properties.
- The most important thing is that it is comfortable.
- It must protect the head, even if it has to fit very tightly to do so.
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Correct answer: With use and the passage of time, it can lose its protective properties.
With use and over time, helmet materials age and provide less protection. Polycarbonate helmets have an expiration date, so follow the replacement interval specified by the manufacturer. In the image, the motorcyclist is checking a very worn helmet.