![Picture of the Right Way to Wear a Bike Helmet](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121001231647im_/http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml98/98062r.jpg)
![Picture of the Wrong Way to Wear a Bike Helmet](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121001231647im_/http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml98/98062w.jpg)
Wear the helmet flat atop your head, not tilted back at an angle!
![Picture of Bike Helmet on the Head](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121001231647im_/http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml98/98062f.jpg)
![Picture of Bike Helmet with Chin Straps](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121001231647im_/http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml98/98062s.jpg)
Make sure the helmet fits snugly and does not obstruct your field of vision. Make
sure the chin strap fits securely and that the buckle stays fastened.
Check our recall link to make sure your bicycle helmet has not been recalled.