Eric Arthur Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Wearing crash helmets would slash head injuries in car accidents. It's the logical next step after compulsory seat belts for us all to wear a crash helmet in the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostRiders Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 ....and reduce their ability to see other road users further? I'd rather they not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 ....and reduce their ability to see other road users further? I'd rather they not. There's not bad visibility in some of the helmets that aren't full face. But a silly idea nevertheless. There would also be the problem of the police being hampered in their identification of drivers. So all in all, NO the face should NOT be covered whilst driving a car at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce_Shark Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 There's not bad visibility in some of the helmets that aren't full face. But a silly idea nevertheless. There would also be the problem of the police being hampered in their identification of drivers. So all in all, NO the face should NOT be covered whilst driving a car at all. While I think it's a silly idea, I don't see where the OP said "full face" helmet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Arthur Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 There's not bad visibility in some of the helmets that aren't full face. But a silly idea nevertheless. There would also be the problem of the police being hampered in their identification of drivers. So all in all, NO the face should NOT be covered whilst driving a car at all. The driver can wear a hi viz numbered tabard as well as a helmet. Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFKvsNixon Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Nobody can deny that it wouldn't save lives if motorist were forced to wear crash helmets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy lady Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Nobody can deny that it wouldn't save lives if motorist were forced to wear crash helmets. Yes they can. A head in a crash helmet weighs far more than a head without, so you are far more likely to break your neck. On the other hand a crash helmet only protects the head from direct impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WasThatWise Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Responsible drivers should carry spare helmets for passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFKvsNixon Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Yes they can. A head in a crash helmet weighs far more than a head without, so you are far more likely to break your neck. On the other hand a crash helmet only protects the head from direct impact. So you're suggesting a really lightweight helmet, good idea! It would also protect you from flying debris from any impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Arthur Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 Yes they can. A head in a crash helmet weighs far more than a head without, so you are far more likely to break your neck. On the other hand a crash helmet only protects the head from direct impact. We need some statistics on that. I agree that a lightweight helmet would be an excellent safety improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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