{"id":488,"date":"2022-12-15T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.think-ins.com\/blog\/?p=488"},"modified":"2022-12-13T11:35:00","modified_gmt":"2022-12-13T17:35:00","slug":"the-importance-of-wearing-a-helmet-on-a-motorcycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.think-ins.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-wearing-a-helmet-on-a-motorcycle\/","title":{"rendered":"The importance of wearing a helmet on a motorcycle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Motorcycle helmets have been proven to save lives. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), &ldquo;helmets are about 37 percent effective in preventing fatal injuries to motorcycle riders.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Despite this evidence, many motorcyclists choose not to wear helmets. One reason may be that they do not understand the risks of not wearing a helmet. This blog post will discuss the dangers of riding without a helmet and why it is important to wear one. It will also provide tips on choosing the right helmet and how to fit it properly. Finally, the benefits of wearing a motorcycle helmet will be outlined.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Always Wear a Helmet<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you are a new motorcyclist or have been riding for years, it is crucial always to wear a helmet. It provides protection against head injuries in the event of an accident and can also help reduce your risk of other serious injuries, such as road rash.<\/p>\n<p>When choosing a motorcycle helmet, there are several factors that you should take into consideration. First, consider the fit &ndash; your helmet should sit securely and comfortably on your head without being too loose or tight. Also, choose a helmet that offers adequate protection based on your riding style and level of experience. For example, if you ride aggressively on off-road terrain, you will need a different type of helmet than someone who rides on the highway.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions about motorcycle safety, please call us at&nbsp;THINK Insurance &amp; Financial Services today. We proudly serve the Pomona, CA area and would be glad to help you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Motorcycle helmets have been proven to save lives. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), &ldquo;helmets are about 37 percent effective in preventing fatal injuries to motorcycle riders.&rdquo; Despite this evidence, many motorcyclists choose not to wear helmets. One reason may be that they do not understand the risks of not [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[8,9],"class_list":["post-488","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-insurance","tag-pomona-ca","tag-think-insurance-financial-services"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.think-ins.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/488","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.think-ins.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.think-ins.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.think-ins.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.think-ins.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=488"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.think-ins.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/488\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":489,"href":"https:\/\/www.think-ins.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/488\/revisions\/489"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.think-ins.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=488"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.think-ins.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=488"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.think-ins.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=488"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}