| There are many good reasons to wear ATV helmets | | | | with, you can wear it when driving your ATV. But if |
| when you are off-roading. Some people think that | | | | you are shopping for a new helmet, be aware that |
| ATV helmets are only for safety in case of an | | | | there are a few difference between ATV helmets |
| accident. That is the first and best reasons, but | | | | and motorcycle helmets. The biggest is that there is |
| helmets actually work in many ways to keep you | | | | additional padding at the chin that juts out in front of |
| comfortable and safe while you're driving or riding | | | | your face. Off-road or motocross helmets also |
| your all-terrain vehicle. The full-faced helmet will | | | | provide optimal ventilation and they tend to have |
| protect your face from large bugs hitting you at high | | | | flip-up visors. They are designed for the realities of |
| speeds. The helmet also cuts down on the noise | | | | off-roading, while motorcycle helmet designers have |
| from wind, which will allow you to hear other things | | | | other sorts of riders in mind. |
| better. The helmet protects you from the elements | | | | Also, keep in mind that many states require helmets |
| and will help keep your head warm, even in colder | | | | for all motorcycles and ATVs. If you are considering |
| weather. Also, if you wear glasses or contact lenses, | | | | riding without one, you should double check your local |
| the helmet will help protect your expensive eyewear | | | | laws. Most states have very heavy fines for people |
| from debris, or in the case of contacts, falling out of | | | | who do not wear required helmets. If you already |
| your eyes. Additionally, the wind will not be able to | | | | own an ATV helmet, keep in mind that helmets will |
| dry out your eyes, your nose, or aggravate your | | | | deteriorate over time, and most people recommend |
| throat or sinuses. | | | | replacing your helmet every five years. Different |
| ATV helmets and motorcycle helmets are not | | | | manufacturers will have different suggestions for |
| exactly the same. If you already own a motorcycle | | | | replacement. The safety of yourself and your |
| helmet that fits you well and you are comfortable | | | | passengers is worth the perceived additional cost. |