Remember that simply wearing a helmet is not enough to protect you, you must wear it right everytime!

The City of Toronto in partnership with ThinkFirst Foundation have created a simple way to fit your helmet properly - the 2-4-1 Helmet Salute.

You may also download a PDF of our Wear it Right helmet poster for more detail.

2-4-1 Helmet Salute

• Two fingers above your eyebrows to the base of the helmet. This protects your forehead in case of a fall. It also positions the helmet so if you fall to one side the sides of your head are protected.

• Four fingers to make a "V" shape around the bottom of your ears. Keep the straps straight and taut. This will keep the helmet fixed in position as you ride, or in the worst case, fall.

• One finger under the strap beneath your chin. Keep the chin strap taut so the helmet doesn't slide forwards or backwards on your head.

A properly fitted helmet looks cool in more ways than one. The air vents will be better angled to scoop the wind over your head as you ride!

Keep that Helmet Adjusted Right
Adjusting the straps on a helmet can be difficult. Take the time to do it right. It's worth it.

Hey Kids! Your job is to notice if the straps are not adjusted right. Ask your parents for help. Be sure to help your parents remember the 2-4-1 Helmet Salute.

Hey Parents! Check the straps on your child's helmet and on your own helmet.

First, position the helmet right on the head, so that it covers the forehead. Two fingers' width above the eyebrow is where the helmet should rest.

Make sure the side straps lay flat against the side of your head and meet just below your ear, where the buckle should be. Make sure the chinstrap allows just one finger to slip between the strap and your chin.

If your child comes to you asking to have the helmet adjusted, take the time to do the job right. If the buckles keep slipping, you can use bits of tape to hold them in place.