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Those Dutch who don't wear helmets do it because they're idiots, it's as simple as that. Any fall - even if you're standing with your legs on the ground - on a
by emteycz 5y ago
Those Dutch who don't wear helmets do it because they're idiots, it's as simple as that. Any fall - even if you're standing with your legs on the ground - on a bike can break your skull. You try to avoid a dog or a ball and pull the front brake instead of both - boom broken skull. It's just plain dumb.
- Ichthypresbyter 5y agoMost Dutch bikes don't have front brakes to pull.
- Beltalowda 5y agoPulling the front or back brakes makes almost no difference at normal speeds (≤15 km/h), and even if it did you can't just say "emergency stop equals broken skull". Many things can "break your skull", and there are many things you can do to improve safety. A whole bunch of years ago the then-UK government tried to promote "pedestrian helmets". No doubt this improved safety, but they were widely mocked. You need to draw a line somewhere.
- emteycz 5y agoIt makes enough difference that I myself landed on my head a few times in my life. Fortunately I had a helmet. And yes I was going slow. The line is drawn around your bike. Don't ride it without a helmet.