How to Avoid Common Mistakes Regarding Two-Wheeler Helmets?

 Helmets are an absolute essential that you can't miss whether you are riding a motorcycle or a scooter. Nowadays, the market is flooded with options when it comes to choosing the best safety helmet in India. There are specialty motorcycle helmets and branded helmets for scooters as well helmets for ladies! With so many options it is easy to get confused and make mistakes. Incidentally, many first-time helmet buyers end up making a few common mistakes that you can avoid simply by reading through this piece. So, stay tuned and get ready for your helmet buying lesson!

Buying cheap, non-branded helmets

It is a great idea to get the best value for your money, but when it comes to safety it's better not to go for cheap helmets because they do not have the necessary safety features that will keep you protected against the hard road surface. Often the helmets that are being sold in the footpath are very low-grade stuff that are just made to look stylish but they severely compromise on important safety aspects such as EPS inner shell, impact resistant hard outer shell and clear visors. These are not just fancy things; these will make the difference between life and death.

Good quality branded helmets always come with the safety assurance of ISI mark and are approved by BIS for following stringent safety measures. You don’t get any of that from cheap non-branded helmets.

Using someone else's helmet

The second common mistake is to wear someone else's helmet. Even when you use the helmet of a family member you risk coming in contact with pathogens and other germs that may have infected the person. It is as much a matter of personal hygiene as it is of safety because helmets are made according to size and if it does not fit you properly then you are not getting complete protection out of it. Always make sure to buy a helmet that perfectly matches your head size. If you are a female, purchase helmets for ladies instead of using your brother's or husband's helmet.

Using old helmets

All helmets, even high-quality branded helmets are made from materials that are affected by the heat and water. During normal usage of a helmet, it is exposed to the heat of the sun and it gets wet in rain or with sweat. This takes a toll on the structural integrity of the helmet and over time the safety aspects start to reduce. Do not use helmets that are older than 4-5 years. Purchase a good quality branded helmet to get the best of latest safety and comfort features.

Nowadays, brand new helmets with all necessary safety features are available for as low as Rs. 800 to Rs. 1000, so there is no reason to compromise with your safety! Check out your nearest bike accessories shop to find out all the options you get for branded helmets as well as other riding safety gear that you must always use whether you are riding a motorcycle or a scooter.