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I have ridden on the back of a motorcycle all of one time, and never driven one myself. The one time that I rode on the back of a motorcycle, I would not have ridden if I were not given a helmet to wear. I am more of a bicycle person. I won't ride my bicycle on canyon roads or great distances in areas I consider dangerous without a helmet. This is because I have hit a pothole on a dirt road and flown over my handlebars - the kind of experience that makes you appreciate the helmet that ended up a shattered mess. A minor concussion is far better than death.
My personal preferences are just that.
I do feel that a motorcycle training course that involves proper use of all safety equipment should be a requirement for obtaining a motorcycle license. But once that training is over, a person should have the common sense to make a choice on their own. The only reason I would go without a helmet in a heavily trafficked area is if I was suicidal. I respect a person's right to be suicidal, and therefore respect their right to not wear a helmet.
Probably not the answer that you wanted.
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