HEALTH
Why Do Some Riders Skip Helmets in Chennai?
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India,Wed Oct 22 2025
Chennai's roads are busy with motorcycles. But not all riders wear helmets. Why?
A study looked into this. It wanted to see how much riders know about helmets. And what they think about using them.
Helmets Save Lives
Helmets cut down head injuries and deaths in crashes. But many riders still don't use them. The study found out why.
What Riders Know and Believe
- Some riders don't know much about helmets.
- Others know the facts but still don't use them.
Why?
- They think helmets are uncomfortable.
- They don't think crashes will happen to them.
The Importance of Helmets
Helmets protect riders in crashes. But why don't more people use them?
The study shows that knowledge alone isn't enough. Beliefs and habits matter too.
What Can Be Done?
- Better education
- Stricter rules
- More comfortable helmets
Whatever it is, something needs to change. Because helmets save lives.
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questions
If helmets are so important, why do some motorcyclists still prefer to ride with their hair flowing in the wind?
What's the most creative excuse you've heard from a motorcyclist for not wearing a helmet?
What are the underlying socio-economic factors that contribute to the low prevalence of helmet use among motorcyclists?
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