Helmet Crash Tests (1 of 2) (IMAGE)

University of New South Wales

Helmet Crash Tests (1 of 2)

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A crash test dummy used in a UNSW-led study which showed that crashing without a helmet exposes the head to accelerations and forces up to 9.5 times greater than with a helmet.

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UNSW

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