Question 8064
In a traffic accident, what factor considerably worsens the injuries of occupants of two-wheeled vehicles, potentially making them fatal?
- Wearing shorts.
- Not wearing motorcycle gloves.
- Not wearing a helmet.
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Correct answer: Not wearing a helmet.
Not wearing a helmet. In a fall, the head is the most vulnerable part of the body and suffers the most serious injuries. Without a helmet, a blow to the head can be fatal. Motorcycle gloves and clothing reduce injuries, but they don’t protect your head. In the picture, the fallen motorcyclist isn’t wearing a helmet.