How effective is Karting Protective Clothing?

By Allan Howard, 16 March, 2019

After watching this repeat on ABC TV I am wondering about the true effectiveness of karting protective clothing?

https://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/4433001.htm

Is anyone aware of any independent study on this topic?

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