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driving at high speeds without protection (v.redd.it)
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[-] leftascenter@jlai.lu 12 points 2 days ago

Helmets protect the head from shocks and abrasion.

Leather or cordura protects the body from abrasion.

So when wearing these, you can fall with "little" risk as long as you don't hit anything (usually sidewalks, trees, walls, safety barriers, another vehicle...).

this post was submitted on 04 Jul 2026
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