Does DOT Really Mean Anything? A lot of people know that the Department of Transportation certification for motorcycle helmets isn’t very good. There’s a lot of problems with it, including the fact ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) employed Act Labs—an independent lab in California—to test DOT helmets for labeling and performance from 2014 to 2019. During that time, the ...

This chapter describes how combat helmets are tested. It includes a brief summary of the testing process, a description of the test threats, and a discussion of the various sources of variation in the ...

There are myriad issues with the way DOT rated helmets are tested for minimum safety standards, not least of which is the fact that the standard (FMVSS 218) was written in 1974. A DOT rated helmet ...

When it comes to motorcycle helmets, safety is king, but practical designs and aesthetics vary quite a bit between equally safe options too.

VIDEO: After seeing what goes on inside the Mips helmet test lab in Stockholm, I can tell you I’ve never felt better about wearing a Mips-equipped helmet. It’s one thing to understand the theory ...

The statement of task to the committee includes the following: “Evaluate the scope of characterization testing relative to the benefit of the information obtained.” The term “characterization” is ...