[Hanni]

Originally Posted by Slava

I'm not so sure about that one? If its a myth its a really well known and thought out myth though. I know that if your car gets struck by lightning the faraday cage effect and it being insulated help you though.

Any link/info you have to show that this is a myth?

http://www.ec.gc.ca/foudre-lightning...n&n=2814D3B2-1

• Will the rubber tires on my bicycle/car protect me during a thunderstorm?No the rubber tires won’t protect you. If you are on a cycling trip, plan ahead and keep an eye on the weather. You may have to end your day early in order to stay safe from a thunderstorm. If you are on your bike at the start of a thunderstorm, quickly get to a safe location, and then stay there for 30 minutes after the last rumble of thunder.
  A car’s tires do not help insulate the car. Lightning will flash over the frame of the car and not hurt any one inside the vehicle. However, electronic equipment may be damaged in the car. That is why you shouldn’t touch anything metal or electrical inside the vehicle.