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Where should the front of a bike helmet sit?

One or two finger widths above eyebrows.

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  1. On top of head
  2. Covering eyebrows
  3. 1 to 2 fingers above eyebrows ✔

Why: A helmet sitting too high leaves the forehead exposed.

Huh, didn't know that: The side straps should form a V near the ears.

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References

Answer: 1 to 2 fingers above eyebrows. A helmet sitting too high leaves the forehead exposed.

  1. CDC: Bike Helmet Fact Sheet www.cdc.gov/heads-up/media/pdfs/helmets/HeadsUp_HelmetFactSheet_Bike_508.pdf
    the front of the helmet is one or two finger widths above the bike rider's eyebrows.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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