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Old 12-05-2009, 06:31 AM   #3
blue2000s
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Lightning typically doesn't strike cars anyway. The tires and air in the tires are poor conductors and lightning is looking for something on the earth that will easily discharge it's energy. It's why buildings and trees are so much more likely to be struck.

Having said that, I've seen news reports of a motorcyclist killed by lightning. But I don't know if the person was rolling down the road or stopped. As soon as a person's foot hits the ground, they are much more susceptable. Especially if the shoes are not rubber souls.
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