Fasten your HELMET

 I always wear a helmet whenever I go outside, even if it's just nearby. Adhering to the law is second nature to me. However, I often notice many young people riding without helmets. On one occasion, after observing my steadfast commitment to safety, a young man asked me, "Why do you always wear a helmet? Riding without one is so cool." I replied that wearing a helmet has become a habit for me; I always take it with me wherever I go.

These individuals often perceive me as uncool or unremarkable. It is common to seek activities that provide pleasure and happiness. This includes breaking laws, as people often find it thrilling and believe it enhances their social image. Engaging in such behaviour, whether it involves traffic violations or other forms of lawbreaking, can give individuals a sense of exhilaration and a misplaced sense of pride. Those who flout the rules often regard themselves as exceptional or daring. And those who obey the rules are considered uncool.

The same individual who once questioned my commitment to wearing a helmet later experienced a serious accident just 30 meters from his home. A cat unexpectedly darted before his bike, causing him to lose control and fall, striking his head against a concrete slab. His head injury was severe, with significant bleeding. If he had been wearing a helmet, the severity of his injuries would have been substantially reduced.

I have seen a lot of young people breaking the law by performing stunts, lifting the front tyre, and bike racing. These activities seem thrilling and exciting. But luck may not be with you always. The next time it can even lead to your death.

Always wear a helmet while riding. Indian roads can't guarantee your safety.

Be a responsible citizen and make our roads safe...




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