More fatal all-terrain vehicle crashes occur on the roadway than off: increased risk-taking characterises roadway fatalities
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More fatal all-terrain vehicle crashes occur on the roadway than off: increased risk-taking characterises roadway fatalities
BACKGROUND All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) have steadily increased in popularity, size and speed, characteristics that likely contribute to the alarming rise in ATV-related fatalities. One potentially high-risk activity is riding on the road. OBJECTIVES To compare fatal ATV crashes that occur on the roadway and off, to more fully understand factors that contribute to fatalities at each location. ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Injury Prevention
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1353-8047,1475-5785
DOI: 10.1136/injuryprev-2012-040548