From buckling up to cleaning your liner, your helmet habits reveal a lot about your priorities as a rider. Some habits, like riding with an unbuckled helmet or buying a helmet just because it looks cool, can be downright dangerous, while others, like using earplugs or ensuring proper helmet fit, can significantly enhance both your safety and comfort. Let’s break down 12 helmet habits, ranking them from the ones that could cost you your safety to the genius moves every rider should adopt.