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Rating
Look at the inside of the helmet. It should have one of these:
a green or blue Snell sticker, meaning the helmet passed the Snell Foundation’s tests for safety
an F1447 certification label by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM); or
THIS HELMET COMPLIES WITH U.S. CPSC SAFETY STANDARD FOR BICYCLE HELMETS FOR PERSONS AGE 5 AND OLDER a compliance label from the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).
Fit
You must have a good fit. A snug fit means that if your head hits more than once, the helmet stays in place. Most brands of adult helmets come in two or three sizes, and you make them fit by adjusting the chin strap and putting foam pads around the inside.
Don’t wear your helmet tilted back. It won’t protect your skull in a frontal impact.
How
To Check
For A Good Fit
- The helmet sits level on your head.
- You can’t easily shift the helmet to the front, back, or sides of your head.
- With the strap tight, you can’t possibly get the helmet off.
If the helmet fails these, adjust the straps, put in bigger pads, or try another size.