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[–] NewAcctWhoDis@hexbear.net 10 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I'm not watching an hour and a half video, does he address the fatality rate?

[–] barrbaric@hexbear.net 12 points 3 months ago

Yeah it really can't be overstated how dangerous they are, 6/6 of the motorcycle riders I know have been in hospital for injuries sustained while riding, two of which were permanent (a limp and back pain). Part of that is the dominance of cars but I don't see that changing any time soon. And if we need dedicated infrastructure, we might as well just go straight to cycling.

[–] buckykat@hexbear.net 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Yes, starting about 34 minutes in. The main point is that cars are safer for their occupants specifically at the expense of the safety of everyone around them, while motorcycles are the other way around.

[–] NewAcctWhoDis@hexbear.net 11 points 3 months ago

I've been in a dozen bike crashes

Yeah this guy has me convinced.