Which statement about helmet standard compliance is true according to BHSI?

• A. Meets CPSC bicycle helmet standard
• B. UL safety standard for helmets
• C. ASTM motorcycle helmet standard
• D. European EN standard

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that, for bicycle helmets in the United States, compliance with the CPSC bicycle helmet standard is the recognized baseline. BHSI emphasizes that a helmet should meet this standard to be considered compliant and safe for cycling. The CPSC standard sets specific tests for impact protection and strap retention to ensure basic safety in a fall. The other standards listed refer to different contexts: UL safety certifications are broad and not the specific bicycle helmet standard; the ASTM standard is for motorcycle helmets, not general bicycle use; and the European EN standard applies to European-market helmets with its own test methods. So, the statement that a helmet meets the CPSC bicycle helmet standard is the true one.