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Missing from this is any proof of a connection between "close passes" and injuries: "The new paper from Walker also re-affirms that wearing a helmet was indeed
by AlbertCory 4y ago
Missing from this is any proof of a connection between "close passes" and injuries:
"The new paper from Walker also re-affirms that wearing a helmet was indeed associated with more “close” passes when you take into consideration that in some places, the law dictates more than one meter of room."
and any increase in accidents, let alone injury accidents.
- ndsipa_pomu 4y agoIt seems obvious to me that if drivers are passing closer, then there's less room for error, either by the driver not judging distance or the cyclist needing to avoid a pothole etc. There's also the intimidation factor - a lot of people are put off from cycling due to not feeling safe, and having vehicles pass at speed within a metre is extremely scary.