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Your scooter is definitely not safer than a car in a collision. Modern cars are overall very safe to travel in.
I mean if I hit a pedestrian at full speed of 15 mph, we'll both live probably. They'll be reasonably annoyed with me and bruised though.
If I hit a wall at cruising speed with my helmet, I'll probably live. I'll feel like trash, but i should be okay.
I do have to be mindful of the murder machine cars that'll use me as a speed bump though. But that's why I consider them death traps, they kill everything that weighs less than them.
Most escooter deaths are from cars, or misuse and alcohol.
Safer for the occupants, but not for those OUTSIDE the vehicle. Very important distinction.