Originally Posted by
Speedo
If Ms. Bluemel herself had believed that a helmet was such a critical piece of equipment, why didn't she get a replacement? It's not like her helmet was stolen two minutes before she rode her bike.
The answer to your specific question is that it is impossible to know what difference it would have made.
Speedo
The same reason I'd still drive a car with an airbag system light on, until I had the chance to get it repaired.