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I crashed on a slippery corner (low-sided) and came away with just scrapes but the speed at which I went down sideways (riding at a low speed) made me think I was lucky not to have my head meet road. Side and rear impacts on the head can lead to terrible injuries that I could do without. I suspect a helmet would help with the that kind of crash. Instinct means to stick an arm out usually, slowing the impact to the point that block of foam on your head might be useful.
I still don't bother when nipping 'round town though.