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minus-squareTriumph@fedia.iolinkfedilinkarrow-up4·3 days agoTwo wheels are far more common in SE Asia, people know how to behave with them in traffic. Not so much in the US.
minus-squareAlcoholicorn@mander.xyzlinkfedilinkarrow-up6·3 days agoTrue, but the insane injury rate for bikes in the US is overwhelmingly a skill issue; almost half of deaths have alcohol in their blood, most are single-vehicle from bikes taking a turn too fast. 2 wheels includes bicycles and ebikes on sidewalks, though thats not always feasible.
minus-squareTriumph@fedia.iolinkfedilinkarrow-up2·2 days agoOh absolutely, a large proportion of motorcycle injuries in the US are with unlicensed riders, too - we’re talking about people who make bad decisions. it’s no surprise that extends to riding skill.
Two wheels are far more common in SE Asia, people know how to behave with them in traffic. Not so much in the US.
True, but the insane injury rate for bikes in the US is overwhelmingly a skill issue; almost half of deaths have alcohol in their blood, most are single-vehicle from bikes taking a turn too fast.
2 wheels includes bicycles and ebikes on sidewalks, though thats not always feasible.
Oh absolutely, a large proportion of motorcycle injuries in the US are with unlicensed riders, too - we’re talking about people who make bad decisions. it’s no surprise that extends to riding skill.