Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 164 / 626

¿Cuándo se producen más accidentes de ciclistas, en invierno o en verano?
When do more cycling accidents happen, in winter or in summer?
- AEs indiferente.It makes no difference.
- BEn invierno, debido a las condiciones meteorológicas adversas.In winter, because of bad weather.
- CEn verano, porque con la llegada del buen tiempo hay más ciclistas en la carretera.In summer, because with the good weather there are more cyclists on the road.
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- CEn verano, porque con la llegada del buen tiempo hay más ciclistas en la carretera.In summer, because with the good weather there are more cyclists on the road.
Explanation
According to DGT data, cycling accidents increase in summer because with the good weather and the holidays there are many more cyclists on the roads. This greater exposure matters more than winter weather.
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