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One time I got hit on my bike by a large uhaul truck. I was stopped at a traffic light and the truck hit me at 45mph.
My helmet was busted, my head was not. Whatever hit my helmet, cut thru the hard fiberglass shell and thru most of the styrofoam padding underneath.
I'd hate to think of the outcome if I hadnt been wearing my helmet that night.
Most people say they dont like helmets because if they wreck on the hiways its not going to matter. That may or may not be true, I dont know.
But most accidents happen under 50mph at intersections, and a helmet in that situation is a definate lifesaver most of the time. And, you can come to a complete stop, put your foot down in oil, gravel or sand, fall over on your bike, hit your head and die. Wearing a helmet is just a smart thing to do.
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