Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 238 / 626
¿Es menos probable que muera en un accidente de tráfico si conduce un vehículo de dos ruedas que si conduce un vehículo de cuatro ruedas?
Are you less likely to die in a road accident if you ride a two-wheeled vehicle than if you drive a four-wheeled vehicle?
- ASí, porque al bajarte de la moto el riesgo de sufrir lesiones graves se reduce.Yes, because when you come off the motorcycle the risk of serious injury is reduced.
- BSí, pero sólo si conduces a velocidades superiores a 50 km/h.Yes, but only if you ride at more than 50 km/h.
- CNo, ya que el cuerpo del motociclista absorbe la mayor parte de la energía del impacto.No, because the rider's body absorbs most of the energy of the impact.
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- CNo, ya que el cuerpo del motociclista absorbe la mayor parte de la energía del impacto.No, because the rider's body absorbs most of the energy of the impact.
Explanation
Riding a two-wheeled vehicle, such as a motorcycle, does not reduce the likelihood of dying in a road accident compared with a four-wheeled vehicle. Motorcyclists have a higher risk of serious or fatal injuries because they lack structural protection and stability.
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