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by KiloWattKid on August 29th, 2006

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Why aren't there seatbelts on motorcycles? Or airbags?

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  • by Anonymous on August 30th, 2006

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    Seatbelts, on motorcycles, are not a required safety feature, for this reason:

    Seatbelts were designed for automobiles, to prevent the passenger(s) from striking the windshield or being thrown from a vehicle, in an auto crash.

    Seatbelts, on a motorcycle, could be more of a safety hazard, than a safety feature. more cyclist have been saved, by being thrown from a motorcycle, rather had they been seatbelted. in most all cases, the bike goes one direction, the cyclist, the other.

    Airbags, would not work, simply because of the above stated answers. there is no cabin, on a motorcycle, like in an automobile.

    Motorcyclists and auto drivers both have to share the road together. its sometimes difficult to see a motorcycle, especially on the interstate system. this is where defensive driving plays a major part in safety, for both vehicles.

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    • Took my answer. However look up airbag jacket, its an inflated collar that supports your neck and keeps your head off the ground if you separate from the bike

      ElDorko

      by ElDorko on June 1st, 2010

    • That was a good answer apart from the comma abuse.

      Isaac

      by Isaac on October 4th, 2011

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