As there are many modes of transportation there are many different forms of protection one should have. The same safety precautions you take when travelling in a car is not the same precautions you would take when riding a bike or a skateboard. It is important to be mindful of the protective gear you need when travelling.
Travelling for pleasure
If you are looking for a mode of transport where you can relax, take in the sites and be alone with your thoughts, bikes or longboard skateboards are a good mode of transport. When using either one of these modes of transportation it is important to wear a helmet, especially if you are new to the mode of transportation.
Bikes and skateboards are usually ridden not to get from point A to point B but they are used for fun. However, even though you ride for fun, it is still important that you are protected. If you are beginner learning to ride for the first time, keep in mind that you can fall down multiple times. Having protection when you do this will not only make you feel secure but it will keep you from getting hurt.

Know the rules
Every vehicle and every mode of transportation has its own set of rules that you need to abide by. For instance, skateboards are not allowed on the road as this could be dangerous for the rider and the vehicles on the road. Therefore, make sure you are aware of where you are allowed to ride. Before you set out to use a skateboard or bike, it is important to first learn the rode rules that you need to follow.
Safety gear
When you set out to purchase a bike or a pair of roller blades make sure you consider the aspect of safety. Especially if you are a starter then safety gear such as a helmet, knee pads and elbow padsshould be worn. It is not enough to just purchase the safety gear but you need to make sure that it is worn properly for it to be effective. The first thing you need to ensure is that the equipment you are wearing fits well.
As the equipment comes in different sizes, it is best that you physically go to the store and try it on instead of guessing what your size is and asking someone else to purchase it for you. It is very important that the equipment fits well. For example, it is not effective wearing a helmet that is too big for you.

Therefore, if you want thesafety gear you purchase to do the job it should do, then make sure the gear fits you well. Another aspect to consider is the way in which it should be worn. Make sure you learn how to adjust the helmet and how to strap on the knee and elbow pads effectively.
There is always a way equipment can be adjusted to fit you well therefore make sure the correct instructions are given to you as you will then be able to adjust the equipment to what fits you best.