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07-03.-2008, 11:09 AM
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Interesting observation
Most of the time I always ride with my helmet. (esp as its required by law).
Occassionaly when I am running late - I just ride 3 minutes down the road to my ferry terminal - I dont stick on my helmet for this... I have definately noticed that when I am riding without my helment - cars passing me give me a wider berth, or even ride slowly behind me until its very safe to pass, when I have my helmet on - car's seem to give me less space??? what gives? |
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08-03.-2008, 12:35 AM
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Re: Interesting observation
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There's a report that details the exact phenomenon you are describing. Google it.
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08-03.-2008, 03:23 AM
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Re: Interesting observation
If you zigzag drunkenly they will give you even more space. The drawback is that it will take slightly longer to reach your destination.
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08-03.-2008, 11:18 AM
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Re: Interesting observation
I think the report claimed that of those who notice, in each case there was an excess of space albeit less with helmet.
It's the knucklehead who doesn't notice that you have to worry about.
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27-03.-2008, 12:37 PM
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Location: fort wayne, in
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Re: Interesting observation
most drivers (those who NOTICE, yes) see the helmet, and assume that a helmeted cyclist is more skilled/experienced, and therefore feel less need for caution. a noob w/o a helmet tends to be more erratic, making drivers uneasy.
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08-04.-2008, 10:14 AM
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Re: Interesting observation
I once had a crash in which my head struck the concrete pavement, and flattened the side of my helmet. It had nothing to do with traffic. A black labrador retriever ran into the street from between bushes (he was chasing a ball that a kid threw from a yard) and I broadsided him and did an endover. You don't know WHEN stuff like this will happen. I'm sure plenty of other people can tell this kind of story about the goofy things that can happen out there.
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10-04.-2008, 03:46 AM
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Re: Interesting observation
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Precisely. It's quite well known that motorists often pass helmeted riders closer those not wearing helmets but as threefingerjoe says, anything can happen and the impact your head takes isn't necessarily going to be with a car. This is why I really do thinks it's so important that you ALWAYS wear a helmet when on a bike. They literally can be lifesavers and I thnk it's absolutely essential to wear a helmet at all times when riding. |
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14-05.-2008, 12:57 AM
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Re: Interesting observation
At the risk of not being noticed after this thread not being posted in 5+ weeks....
I have a telling anecdote about helmet use. Riding to the library (2 mi. from home) with my laptop in a backpack, I was crossing an intersection when a late-model Chevy/GMC turned quickly in front of me (turned left from the opposite direction of traffic). I grabbed brakes to keep from being a hood ornament, went over the bar, and landed headfirst just above the right temple. Glasses broke and flew (laptop/pack -- not a scratch!), bell rung, bike scratched, helmet cracked. I shook off the cobwebs, saw the truck a short block away at a stop sign, but because my glasses were AWOL at the time, I coldn't see the license plate. It took off as soon as the traffic allowed, so I was beneath concern for that sphincter. Always...ALways...ALWAYS -- WEAR THAT HELMET!! I wouldn't be functional without it.
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