On May 13, 1935, trying to avoid two cyclists, Colonel T.-E. Lawrence glides down a wet Dorset road at the wheel of his Brough Superior SS100. His skull suffered irreversible damage when he hit the ground. The hero of the Great War, Arab king, spy and writer dies stupidly at the age of 46. Her death upsets Dr. Hugh Cairns, who spends six days trying everything to save her.
In the 1940s, through studies and statistics on British Army motorcycles, a neurosurgeon showed that serious injuries from these minor and unfortunately frequent accidents could be greatly reduced by wearing a helmet. The equipment is recommended for British soldiers. It was not until 1973 in England and France that protection became mandatory for all users, on all roads and regardless of engine power.
Since then, this equipment has evolved a lot and is very controlled…
Source: Le Figaro
