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Dutch cyclists want air bags on outside of cars

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  • 25-04-2008 10:52am
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    TinyExplosions
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    It's a bit mental, but those Dutch think outside the box!

    From Reuters


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    Caroline_ie
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    Brilliant Idea!

    It says ' The organization said 216 cyclists died in the Netherlands in 2006, including 106 in crashes with cars.'

    Any idea how many in Ireland? ... just curious ...


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    [Deleted User]
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    Found this on a quick search: http://273k.net/cycling/accidents.html


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    Bicyclegadabout
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    There's a pretty clear pattern there.


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    petethedrummer
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    Myth wrote: »
    Found this on a quick search: http://273k.net/cycling/accidents.html

    'Shot while cycling'....holy jaysus


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    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 91,331 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    it's the bonnet that is the problem but rather the top of the engine underneath, having a bigger gap would mean the bonnet would act as a crumple zone , they aren't that strong, instead of you hitting the solid lump of metal that is the engine


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