Wear your helmet...??

[Ernie]

Another good point..but generically foot pedestrians would only get hit by a driver if they were"under the influence of drink or drugs" or the car had careered because of failure or driver had passed out at the wheel.

Does the reason matter? If your head gets hit I don't think it matters much if the driver was drunk or he just clipped you by not looking. (Obviously afterwards drunkenness would become more of an issue).

Some stats on pedestrians...

- Pedestrian fatalities account for 11 percent of motor vehicle fatalities.
- Over 180,000 pedestrians have been killed in motor vehicle accidents between 1975 and 2005.
- Pedestrians comprise the second largest category of motor vehicle accident deaths following occupant deaths.
- On average, a pedestrian is injured in a traffic accident every 8 minutes.
- On average, a pedestrian is killed in a traffic accident every 111 minutes.
- In 2005 a total of 4,881 pedestrian were killed in motor vehicle accidents.
- In 2005, the per capita pedestrian death rate was 1.6 per 100,000 people.

Is there a helmets for pedestrians lobby? I want to join up. Why stop there though? Body armour? Ban walking altogether?

Anyone who wears a helmet cycling but not when walking is a bit confused imo.

Ideal bud more number crunching..as this is not law this is down to a personal choice..i want to wear and you dont..life is full of risks and as an adult you assess them in everything you do

There is no wrong or right..its choice we all have..and we give our views.

Ernie

 

[Woz]

It's a common held belief that cyclist don't walk

Seriously, interesting statistics and somebody posted a great link to wikipedia about helmets. After reading it (and it's a good read), I have concluded the best personal protection equipment for traffic situations is a car. Otherwise, it's upstick and go to Holland - statistically speaking.

 

[poolio]

Wise words indeed Doc...

Impact x Probability = Risk...

 

[technodup]

I almost always wear glasses (I don't normally) when riding because I hate getting crap in my eyes. And gloves because if I do come off my hands (not my head) will likely hit tarmac first. No helmet though.

I'm entirely comfortable with that. I just wish others were as open minded.

 

[Woz]

doctor-bond, that cracking post should go in the FAQ. As they say, there is no process for common sense.

 

[Ernie]

I almost always wear glasses (I don't normally) when riding because I hate getting crap in my eyes. And gloves because if I do come off my hands (not my head) will likely hit tarmac first. No helmet though.

I'm entirely comfortable with that. I just wish others were as open minded.

i wear clear glasses and gloves..gloves even in the summer..as you say hands will hit the tarmac to break the fall..

Bud..you can start the topic with regards to glasses

Ernie

 

[highlandsflyer]

I have waved drivers over because they have kids without restraints in their car.

There is a way of approaching people about their irresponsible behaviour, I have rarely had a negative reaction.

If you did that to me you'd definitely be thankful for your helmet. And body armour. It is not for you to 'educate' any other adult about helmets, seatbelts or anything else. The state's obsession with tedious health and safety is bad enough.

If you were driving with kids loose in your car you would be in no position of moral authority to argue the toss.

Most people realise that when it is pointed out to them, if you chose rather to attack the responsible adult trying to help you out you would deserve whatever happened next.

 

[poolio]

doctor-bond, that cracking post should go in the FAQ. As they say, there is no process for common sense.

I second that emotion...

 

[technodup]

If you were driving with kids loose in your car you would be in no position of moral authority to argue the toss.

It is not for random members of the public to force their morals on others. Do you grass on your neighbours for putting paper in the wrong bin too?

Most people realise that when it is pointed out to them,

Aye, I'm sure they just love some sanctimonious nosey passer-by pointing out the error of their ways. :roll:

if you chose rather to attack the responsible adult trying to help you out you would deserve whatever happened next.

I would question whether your motive was actually to help rather than to feel morally superior for the rest of your day. You're quite keen on morals after all.

Some people seriously want to get a grip. Whatever happened to personal responsibility and freedom of choice? I don't need you or the state telling me how and when it is safe to do things. Thanks anyway.

 

[highlandsflyer]

If you were driving with kids loose in your car you would be in no position of moral authority to argue the toss.

It is not for random members of the public to force their morals on others. Do you grass on your neighbours for putting paper in the wrong bin too?

Most people realise that when it is pointed out to them,

Aye, I'm sure they just love some sanctimonious nosey passer-by pointing out the error of their ways. :roll:

if you chose rather to attack the responsible adult trying to help you out you would deserve whatever happened next.

I would question whether your motive was actually to help rather than to feel morally superior for the rest of your day. You're quite keen on morals after all.

Some people seriously want to get a grip. Whatever happened to personal responsibility and freedom of choice? I don't need you or the state telling me how and when it is safe to do things. Thanks anyway.

It is entirely up to me if I want to advise people who are acting in a way that risks themselves or their children.

That is part of taking an interest in the welfare of others.

As for making assumptions about my motives, you haven't a clue what you are talking about.