When I am on my trike, I of course am wearing my helmet. I also am wearing hi-viz T-shirts and have two tall flags flying from each corner of my seat. I also ride with the thot that all drivers are crazed ignorant fools that are out to get me. That said, if I am hit on the shoulder of a road, it was NO accident!! The driver would have to have been totally irresponsible, and if they hit and kill me they should be charged with murder. And yes I agree that this killer that hit me doing 65 will kill me because my helmet will not save my life under these circumstances.