Friday February 19, 2010
a fantasy that can go wrong ...
What young man or teenager fantasizes not ever walk around town with bike and good company?
seems that the protagonist these photos, I share with you, the fantasy is a reality. But if we pay attention we see that the town he chose to use this special occasion is not appropriate and less than the standards set.
If we look the photos, the helmet she wears is clearly one that is usually used for playing ice hockey and not fit to drive a motorcycle.
Article 40 of the National Traffic Law, to provide the requirements for driving on public roads with a vehicle, said that "in the case of a motorcycle occupants must wear standard helmets, and if it has no windshield , the driver must wear glasses.
sure the question that immediately arises is, what is a standard helmet? Well
standard helmet in principle is an element that covers the head, in full or on top to protect it from possible shocks. The helmet should cover at least the top of the skull based on a circle through two hundredths of a METRO (0.02 m) above the eye sockets and ear holes.
must have the following characteristics: a.
Hard outer shell, smooth, with head profile. B.
Integral cushioning high density of thickness not less than twenty five thousandth of a meter (0.025 mm). C.
Flexible padding, attached to the filling, trim the hull perfectly to the head, may be covered with an absorbent cloth. D.
Restraint, tape two hundredths of a meter (0.02 m) wide minimum and buckle record, passing under the chin properly subject the hull to the head. E.
Retro-reflective markings should be externally positioned so that from any viewing angle expose a minimum area of \u200b\u200btwenty five hundredths of a square meter (0.25 m2).
And count on:
1. a clearly legible label inside that says: "For proper protection this helmet must fit snugly and stay buckled during circulation. It is designed to absorb impact (as IRAM 3621/62) through its destruction or damage. So when he endured a heavy blow should be replaced "(even if the damage is not visible).
2. Testing the IRAM 3621/62 made by the manufacturer and place on the hull in clearly legible and indelible brand, name and address, registration number the appropriate officials, national origin, month and year of manufacture and size. It is also responsible (civil and criminal) the trader who sells helmets that do not comply with current regulations.
For safety glasses:
1. Means that the frame subject to the head that covers the opening of the eyes with transparent elements, which protects against penetration of dust or insects.
2. Transparency should not disrupt or distort vision or cause fatigue, in accordance with the IRAM 3621-2 "Eye Protectors."
Consider these standard helmets save lives by preventing strokes and head injuries, and that motorcyclists or cyclists who do not use these helmets have a much higher risk of death or permanent injury.
So we use a helmet and try to follow all safety precautions to enjoy a fantasy come true and that it does not become a nightmare.
Dr. Paul Fappiano
Director of Road Safety Learning Foundation
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