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Uncovered - Dangerous Secrets of the DOT Helmet Standard
FortNine
FortNine argues that the US DOT motorcycle helmet standard (FMVSS 218) is badly outdated and weak. It compares it with Snell and ECE standards and points to where you can look up test reports for your own helmet.
HN commenters cite it as the background for calling the DOT standard a joke.
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