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Re: Segway Crashtest (I think)

Their test simulates someone driving (segway-ing?) on a sidewalk at top-speed (15km/h), when suddenly someone in a car pulls out of a parking garage or alley. Later on in the video they state that not even a helmet would've helped, as the chin isn't protected, and that the crash most likely would've been fatal.

The rest of the video discusses the current Segway situation in Europe (or at least in Germany), where you need a special permit so far. They also mention that Segways should not be allowed to drive on sidewalks, but only on bike paths, or the road when no bike paths are available, as the speed difference between pedestrians and segways makes them dangerous for both.
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