1. independent agency-an agency of the United States government that is created by an act of Congress and is independent of the executive departments. NRC, Nuclear Regulatory Commission-an independent federal agency created in 1974 to license and regulate nuclear power plants.
Well before you jump on your bike and hit the dirt, you need to make sure you have the right protective equipment. Motocross is a fun sport for riders young and old, but it can also be very dangerous. Wearing the proper protective gear will help keep you safe but it will also give you the peace of mind to have fun. Some items are absolute must-haves such as a helmet, boots and gloves.
A male competitive cyclist wearing a bicycling helmet. A helmet is a form of protective gear worn to protect the head from injuries. More specifically, a helmet aids the skull in protecting the human brain. Ceremonial or symbolic helmets (e.g. UK policeman's helmet) without protective function are sometimes used. The oldest known use of helmets was by Assyrian soldiers in 900 BC, who wore thick leather or bronze helmets to protect the head from blunt object and sword blows and arrow strikes in combat.