Budget bike helmets rate five stars in safety testing
A new state government website, Helmet Star, rates bicycle helmets based on crash testing conducted in a specialised Sydney laboratory. More than 50 helmets were tested and rated on a one to five-star system, with five-star protection available at prices ranging from $22 to $80. Research shows wearing helmets reduces serious head trauma by 70% and fatal injuries by 65%, with budget options often performing as well as expensive models.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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