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If we're looking for effectively reducing injury across all people, shouldn't we be working on mandatory helmet laws for automobile occupants first? Bicycle ri

If we're looking for effectively reducing injury across all people, shouldn't we be working on mandatory helmet laws for automobile occupants first? Bicycle riders (in the US) are a small minority.

vorpalhex 4y ago
Do you have any research that wearing a helmet in an automobile saves people? Given that you have a full frame and airbags that seems questionable.
- seadan83 4y ago
  I recall seeing similar research. On a phone, but could try to dig up citations showing head injuries is significant factor for mortality. Eg: if it makes no sense, and airbags and frame are good enough, why do they wear helmets in nascar? (Answer, the helmet helps prevent head injuries when in a motor-vehicke crash)
  - vorpalhex 4y ago
    NASCAR cars go a bit faster than mom goes on the freeway (your mom goes about 70mph, NASCAR goes up to 200mph). They also don't have airbags as they have helmets and four point harnesses.
    - tmnvix 4y ago
      Would helmets and four point harnesses be a safer option for all drivers?
Eric_WVGG 4y ago
More people have head injuries in showers than on bicycles. Furthermore, the focus on helmets makes it sound as though head injuries were the only — or even primary — threat that cyclists face.