UK ranked 8th most dangerous country for biking

I knew we (Slovenia) were the most dangerous

Posted: 20/02/2008 at 10:43

I don't think the figures quoted accurately reflect a number of factors that have a significant impact on motorcycle accidents. It's no surprise that Scandinavian countries come out best when they have excellent roads, a short riding season, and the drink drive laws are strictly enforced.

If Swedish riders only ride for, say, 6 months of the year in good weather conditions it is likely that they will do a lower average mileage and have fewer accidents than British riders riding all year round. When the figures for km travelled are calculated, the ones for Swedish riders may have to be rounded up whilst the British ones may have to be rounded down to produce an average figure.

Basically, calculating road safety figures purely on the basis of distance travelled does not accurately reflect the real risks faced by motorcyclists in each of the countries studied.

Posted: 20/02/2008 at 11:42

Posted: 20/02/2008 at 12:26

who knows the actual table?

can anyone post a link or anything?

Posted: 20/02/2008 at 12:43

Posted: 20/02/2008 at 12:45

Posted: 20/02/2008 at 12:51

Another beancounter trying to justify their existance

Dangle em from the yardarm 

Posted: 20/02/2008 at 13:10

If Swedish riders only ride for, say, 6 months of the year in good weather conditions it is likely that they will do a lower average mileage and have fewer accidents than British riders riding all year round. 

'Tradition' is that UK bike fatals happen mainly in Summer, at weekends, and in good weather.

Now, whether that's low-mileage FWBs is another matter

When the figures for km travelled are calculated, the ones for Swedish riders may have to be rounded up whilst the British ones may have to be rounded down to produce an average figure.

 Have a look at the chart on P2.

Posted: 20/02/2008 at 13:51

Interesting to see a self promoting, private but carefully named group receiving so much credibility

making organisation dedicated to the reduction of the number and severity of transport crashes

in Europe. The ETSC seeks to identify and promote research-based measures with a high safety

potential

It appears to have an actual membership of 4 unless you include its 4 observers..and its website strangely prevents you from actually clicking on their sponsors..

Bunch of self appointed busy bodies trying to promote themselves for a series of lecture tours...hardly EU lawmakers

Posted: 20/02/2008 at 16:30