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FortNine Critiques the DOT Motorcycle Helmet Standard

FortNine · Explainer · 9 min · 2018 · YouTube title: Uncovered - Dangerous Secrets of the DOT Helmet Standard
Why it's here

HN commenters cite it as the background for calling the DOT standard a joke.

What it covers

FortNine argues that the US DOT motorcycle helmet standard (FMVSS 218) is badly outdated and weak.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.