Don't Use Your Brains for Brakes!



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This video demonstrates the importance of wearing a helmet while bicycling. Dr. Robert Cushmen provides bicycle accident statistics--wearing a bicycle helmet prevents 85% of all head injuries. In the video, children drop watermelons secured in helmets to show the effectiveness of the helmet in preventing serious injury. The rules of the road are reviewed and the fact that bicycle riders must follow the rules of the road the same way a motor vehicle driver must. A demonstration of how to make certain that the helmet fits properly is given. 12 minutes in length


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last reviewed: September 19, 2011

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