BS. It wasn't his experience that protected, but blind luck.
Where did I say his experience protected him? With
his experience he knew the risks and he chose to make the decision not to wear a helmet, simple as that. Your experience obviously varies.
If the driver feels a helmet was necessary for himself, then its his job to make sure his passengers are so equipped or not take them.
I'd say the passenger can dress however he like in
his companies vehicle
Would you ride a motorcycle off-road at speed without a helmet, whether it was required or not?
Have I yes, dozens of times. I've done far too many dumb things in my short life and unfortunately have the scars, weld burns, cattle brand and stitches to prove it. Do I make a practice of it, absolutely not and with time I've grown far more cautious of my protection. But that doesn't mean I'm going to force my beliefs on others nor will I be wearing a helment anytime soon in my 4x4's. The 'blind luck' has saved my bacon in the 4x4 roll-overs I've encountered thusfar, why chance that lol. Its time to legalize adulthood in this country. Your all acting like California politicians :sombrero:
And Baja does require a helmet and all other sorts of safety equipment, not just a hat and 3-point seat belt.
Helmet yes, but not a full faced helmet. My point was that driving a baja race car sans face protection and hans device is far riskier than driving down a Moab trail fast without a helmet yet I don't see you guys on Race-Dezert telling them how much 'blind luck' they all have.