Common Motorcycle Myths & Misconceptions #6

Myth: Helmets break necks

The logic behind this myth being, more weight on your neck puts more stress on it in an accident, which could result in a neck injury. On the contrary, one riding with a good quality helmet has a better chance of avoiding a neck injury from an accident than a person riding without. This is because a good quality helmet will absorb the energy from a crash, preventing it from getting transferred to the neck.