Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 490 / 626
¿Cuándo hay más accidentes de ciclistas: en verano o en invierno?
When are there more accidents involving cyclists: in summer or in winter?
- ANo hay diferencia.There is no difference.
- BEn invierno, por las condiciones meteorológicas adversas.In winter, because of bad weather.
- CEn verano, porque con el buen tiempo hay más ciclistas en las carreteras.In summer, because with good weather there are more cyclists on the roads.
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- CEn verano, porque con el buen tiempo hay más ciclistas en las carreteras.In summer, because with good weather there are more cyclists on the roads.
Explanation
Accidents involving cyclists increase in summer because, with good weather and holidays, many more cyclists are out on roads and streets. More exposure means more accidents, even though bad winter weather also increases the risk of each journey.
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