Live in Arizona, no helmet law. Almost never wear one; 'course no kids at home now. Makes a difference.
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Helmet Use Survey
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Helmet Use Survey
Hey Everybody,
I know the helmet issue has recently been brought up around here, but I wanted to get some real numbers for a research paper I am working on right now.
The topic of the paper is the importance of helmet use on motorcycles. The purpose of the paper is to pretend that we are a part of a company and are supposed to propose a way to fix a problem that is going on. With the growing number of bikes on the streets there is also a growing number of fatalities caused by motorcycles each year and if everybody would wear helmets the number of fatalities would go down.
The company I chose to be a part of is the MSF and I am going to propose that they start stressing the importants of wearing a helmet while riding more than they already do.
I appreciate all of your votes and whatever else you have to say that could help.
I know the helmet issue has recently been brought up around here, but I wanted to get some real numbers for a research paper I am working on right now.
The topic of the paper is the importance of helmet use on motorcycles. The purpose of the paper is to pretend that we are a part of a company and are supposed to propose a way to fix a problem that is going on. With the growing number of bikes on the streets there is also a growing number of fatalities caused by motorcycles each year and if everybody would wear helmets the number of fatalities would go down.
The company I chose to be a part of is the MSF and I am going to propose that they start stressing the importants of wearing a helmet while riding more than they already do.
I appreciate all of your votes and whatever else you have to say that could help.
Road Master
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From: The birthplace of our nation- Philadelphia proud!
RE: Helmet Use Survey
I voted #3 (only on occasion) only because I wear a skid lid in my home state but don't when I'm in a state that doesn't require it. Maybe you need another selection to reflect this response.
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From: Ca
RE: Helmet Use Survey
I voted on occasion simply because on every one of these there is no voting for would I wear one if the state didn't mandate it. The problem with the idea is that helmets don't prevent accidents. In fact I don't see as well when I have the full face on; I usually wear the 3/4, and didn't wear one at all when I wasn't forced to.
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From: Oregon
RE: Helmet Use Survey
Here in Oregon it's the law. Helmet use is manditory, although the helmet I wear isn't DOT approved. No lectures please, I've already heard.
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From: Denver Colorado
RE: Helmet Use Survey
Colorado has no helmet law so I get to choose...I do wear one on the highway but choose not to in town.
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RE: Helmet Use Survey
I have always felt much safer without a helmet.The reason,I am so much more aware of what is around me,and it is SOOO much more comfortable.A 40+ yrs veteran of biking.
