Despite decreases in the miles traveled by the average cyclist in recent years, the increase in bicycle sales over the last 5 years has meant a corresponding increase in cycle accidents. Thisincrease is especially marked among teenagers and young children. Last year, 45% of all bicycle casualties were under 14 years of age and another 20% under 20 years of age. The provisional figures for this year show some improvement, but the fact remains that the number of cyclists of all ages injured each year is unacceptably high. 1. New bicycle owners travel fewer miles on average than cyclists that have owned their bicycle for more than 5 years.
A. True
B. False
2. Bicycle accidents are more a function of the average distance traveled than the number of bicycles on the road.
A. True
B. False