A rider wears a full-face helmet with a cracked outer shell from a previous minor drop. The padding inside appears intact. Is this helmet safe to use?

A rider wears a full-face helmet with a

Multiple choice — select the best answer

AYes, as long as the inner liner is undamaged the helmet remains protective
BYes, surface cracks in the shell are cosmetic and do not affect DOT compliance
CNo, any crack in the outer shell compromises the helmet's ability to distribute impact forces and it must be replaced
DNo, but only if the crack extends through the visor mounting area

✓ Correct answer: C. No, any crack in the outer shell compromises the helmet's ability to distribute impact forces and it must be replaced The outer shell works together with the inner liner to absorb and distribute impact energy; a cracked shell is structurally compromised and the helmet must be replaced regardless of how the interior looks.

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