Which of the following is considered the safest type of helmet? Question Which of the following is considered the safest type of helmet? Answers Modular or flip-up Three-quarter shell Half-shell Full-face Explanation A full-face helmet is the safest helmet option because they protect a rider's face and chin in the event of a crash. Half-shell and three-quarter-shell helmets do not. This questions appears in the following tests: Washington Motorcycle Practice Test 7