1. Doesn't do a great job protecting the face or the side of the head;
2. Not designed for motorized vehicles, it can't absorb enough the kind of forces involved in these incidents.
You need a full face helmet, designed for motorized vehicles.
A motorcycle one is great, but probably an overkill (no pun intended).
There are good downhill helmets that can do the job well enough. Fox and Leatt are trustworthy brands. There are other good ones. It should be obvious, but don't trust Chinese brands.
1. Doesn't do a great job protecting the face or the side of the head;
2. Not designed for motorized vehicles, it can't absorb enough the kind of forces involved in these incidents.
You need a full face helmet, designed for motorized vehicles.
A motorcycle one is great, but probably an overkill (no pun intended).
There are good downhill helmets that can do the job well enough. Fox and Leatt are trustworthy brands. There are other good ones. It should be obvious, but don't trust Chinese brands.