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How should a properly fitted motorcycle helmet feel?

  • A.Very loose so it can move freely
  • B.Snug all around the head with no painful pressure points
  • C.Tight only on the forehead
  • D.Loose enough to wear over a thick hat
Correct answer

B. Snug all around the head with no painful pressure points

Why

A correct helmet fits snugly around the whole head, stays in place when you shake your head, and has no painful hot spots. A loose helmet can shift or come off in a crash and will not protect as designed.

Manual topic: NY Motorcycle Operator's Manual (MV-21MC) - Protective Gear - Helmets · From the New York Motorcycle Permit practice bank (NYM-008).

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