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Originally Posted by outlaw
A doctor friend of mine once chastised me for not wearing a helmet when on my bicycle. She shared a story to convince me how much protection a helmet provides. Her friend had an accident while riding, and if not for her helmet would have probably not survived the head impact against the curb. I asked how she was doing. The doctor said the impact against the curb broke her neck and she is now a quadriplegic...but she is alive. Hmm? But I still wear a helmet.
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A good friend of mine in TV refuses to wear a helmet (while on his motorbike) quoting similar reasons to that above. However, like you, I would not go out without my helmet on.
Nor would I ride on the sidewalk.
And coming to a complete halt at every stop sign? Moving on...