judydivescoz
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Keep reminding people: Don't rent scooters and don't dive without DAN accident insurance!
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judydivescoz
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True, people shouldn’t walk in general. They could fall.
judydivescoz
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I bet far more people trip daily. Injuries probably aren’t as bad on average.
judydivescoz
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Leading Causes and Statistics for Traumatic Brain Injuriesmost likely not with the exception of the guy that fell on 30 tonight closing the street to traffic and getting carted away in an ambulance. I would say that most moto accidents require more attention than the average tripper!.
- Falls: 40.5%
- Motor vehicle-traffic crashes: 14.3%
- Struck by/against events (includes recreation-related events): 15.5%
- Assaults: 10.7%
- Unknown: 19.0%
Leading Causes for Traumatic Brain Injury | TBI Causes
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judydivescoz
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In Cozumel? CDC statistics!Leading Causes and Statistics for Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Falls: 40.5%
- Motor vehicle-traffic crashes: 14.3%
- Struck by/against events (includes recreation-related events): 15.5%
- Assaults: 10.7%
- Unknown: 19.0%
Leading Causes for Traumatic Brain Injury | TBI Causes
According to the CDC, an estimated 2.5 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury each year. Learn more about the leading causes for traumatic brain injuries.
I lived in New York prior to moving to Cozumel. Thinking those statistics would apply there rather than here.
Like I have said before, go ride a moto. You know what is best for you!
This just makes me laugh. I'm guessing you haven't been to the island yet? I was not asserting superiority, however, I was replying to a post that did exactly that.
Yes, people have their own opinions, judgments, values, etc. - just as you do, and just as I do. I do speak from 20 years living full time on the island, witnessing scooter accidents DAILY, having to assist many divers through the years who did not heed the warnings because "they've been riding motorcycles for decades" or "I've rented scooters all over the world" and had terrible accidents and consequences.
For the record, I owned scooters in addition to my car the entire time I lived on the island. I rode sometimes for fun, sometimes to zip around and get errands done faster, sometimes because I knew parking was an issue where I was going. I had a few accidents myself, fortunately nothing major. There did come a time in the last few years I decided to give up the scooter because I had seen too much and to me, it was no longer worth it - that was my personal values and judgment kicking in. I had a car and felt much safer in it for a variety of reasons.
SO sure, just about anyone can rent a scooter on the island, but heed the warnings and rent with informed consent.
"Operator must preform a very strict inspection on the scooter before agreeing to rent ( your motorcycle operating training will have provided you with strict guidelines)"
To this point, do not expect that any scooter you rent on the island will pass inspection, unless it is literally brand new. The maintenance and upkeep on these is atrocious. Remember, you are not in the USA anymore and the rules are different.
Wear a helmet, pants and shoes. Absolutely do NOT wear sandals.
Agreed, AND you will see idiots with no shirts, flip flops or barefooted, and bathing suits more often than not.
Maintain awareness, be free from distraction.
This was the giveaway that you probably haven't been to the island yet.
Have good insurance.
This won't help you much with a scooter rental or hospital bills. Your insurance may reimburse you for out of network medical costs, but don't expect the Mexican hospital to file a claim for you. You won't be leaving the hospital until your bill is paid in full.
I doubt it is much different in Coz than anywhere else. People spend a lot more time walking than driving motos. As for me, not a chance of me renting a moto in Coz or anywhere else. I agree that they are death traps. For tourists because they have little experience, for residents because they have lots of exposure.In Cozumel? CDC statistics!
I lived in New York prior to moving to Cozumel. Thinking those statistics would apply there rather than here.
Like I have said before, go ride a moto. You know what is best for you!
But, I choose to do things that have risks that others would not accept.
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