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You fall off your bike and your helmet hits the ground hard. What now?

Get a new helmet. A helmet that took a hit may not protect you again.

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  1. Keep using it if it looks fine
  2. Tape it up
  3. Get a new helmet ✔

Why: A helmet can be damaged inside even if it looks OK. After a fall where you hit your head, replace it.

Huh, didn't know that: Reflective stickers on your helmet help drivers see you.

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What does the bike instructor always say about helmet safety? "It's wheelie important."
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Answer: Get a new helmet. A helmet can be damaged inside even if it looks OK. After a fall where you hit your head, replace it.

  1. Bike Safety (KidsHealth for Kids) kidshealth.org/en/kids/bike-safety.html
    Get a new helmet if you fall while you're on your bike and hit your head.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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