Summary:
A motorcyclist who crashed into a swimming pool in Taiwan has been praised for his care and attention in a video interview.

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By . Jill Reilly . A motorcyclist who was thrown headfirst from his bike was saved after landing in a paddling pool. The 17-year-old, known only as Yim, was on his bike in Taiwan when the accident happened. He failed to stop when making a left turn across two lanes of traffic and was hit by an oncoming car. Scroll down for video . A motorcyclist who was thrown headfirst from his bike was saved after landing in a paddling pool . The force of the smash saw him fly off his bike and through the air. Half of his body landed in the inflatable paddling swimming pool by the side of the road, before smashing into a fence. Lin was fined more than US$200 (£117) for riding without a helmet or licence, and for making an illegal turn. The car driver also received a penalty for driving without due care and attention. The 17-year-old, known only as Yim, was on his bike in Taiwan when the accident happened . He failed to stop when making a left turn across two lanes of traffic . He was hit by an oncoming car - the force of the smash saw him fly off his bike and through the air . Half of his body landed in the inflatable paddling swimming pool by the side of the road, before smashing into a fence .