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[[Image:Swisherhelmet1.jpg|thumb|A full-face helmet credited for saving its user.]] | [[Image:Swisherhelmet1.jpg|thumb|A full-face helmet credited for saving its user.]] | ||
[[ | [[Image:Half helmet Harley-Davidson rider.jpg|thumb|Half helmets or "skid lids" are worn to meet minimum legal requirements, without much crash protection.]] | ||
* [[Motorcycle helmet|Helmet]] — A full-face helmet provides the most protection. Thirty-five percent of all crashes show major impact on the chin-bar area.<ref name=cost327>{{cite web|url= http://cordis.europa.eu/cost-transport/src/cost-327.htm| title= COST 327 | * [[Motorcycle helmet|Helmet]] — A full-face helmet provides the most protection. Thirty-five percent of all crashes show major impact on the chin-bar area.<ref name=cost327>{{cite web|url= http://cordis.europa.eu/cost-transport/src/cost-327.htm| title= COST 327 | ||
Motorcycle Safety Helmets |first=Dietmar | last= Otte|publisher=COST Transport Secretariat | accessdate= 5 April 2010}}</ref> However, 3/4- and 1/2-helmets also are available. Some motorcycle training sites{{Which?|date=March 2009}} have banned the use of half-helmets because of avoidable injuries sustained by riders wearing them. | Motorcycle Safety Helmets |first=Dietmar | last= Otte|publisher=COST Transport Secretariat | accessdate= 5 April 2010}}</ref> However, 3/4- and 1/2-helmets also are available. Some motorcycle training sites{{Which?|date=March 2009}} have banned the use of half-helmets because of avoidable injuries sustained by riders wearing them. | ||