We've all taken our chances - I remember zipping on the Panaji Ponda highway at 90 kmph, double seat, without a helmet, and on the Kundai slope, taking the entire 2 km slope, with its hair pin bends, hands off the handle bar, using only the thighs and body weight for sterring, double seat, again, without helmet.
But when I look back at those days, I realise how close I was to disaster.
It only takes one moment. One mistake, not necessarily yours, and in many cases, just a very minor indiscretion or stroke of bad luck. It doesn't need to be on the highway, it doesn't need to be in heavy traffic. It can happen outside your gate.
It can kill. Worse, it can paralyze you for the rest of your life.
I have gone through the pain of seeing a very dear friend lying in ICU with her head shaved and stitched together, not knowing if she will pull through.
Wear a helmet. It's inconvenient, but it might save your life, and your loved ones a lot of pain.
2 comments:
Couple of months back also there was a similar post from you...Is your friend ok now?
Yes, she's recovered completely
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