Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 108 describes in great detail the requirements for "DOT" certification of all helmets sold in the United States for use by motorcyclists. It encourages not to use products sold as helmets that do not meet the minimum DOT certification standards.
The purpose of this standard is to reduce fatalities and prevent head effects from injuries resulting from injuries to motorcycle riders and other motor vehicle users.
FMVSS 218 Test Procedures
Pulse Attenuation, when a pulse attenuation test is performed, all of the following requirements must be met:
Penetration, when performing a penetration test, the striker must not touch the surface of the test headform.
When the retention system is properly tested; The adjustable portion of the retention system tester must not move more than 2,5 cm measured between the front and test load positions, while the retention system or its components will withstand the specified loads without breaking.
Where retention systems consist of components that can be connected independently of securing the complete assembly, each such component must independently meet the retention system requirements.
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