Difference between revisions of "List of findings in the Hurt Report"
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# The large displacement motorcycles are underrepresented in accidents but they are associated with higher injury severity when involved in accidents. | # The large displacement motorcycles are underrepresented in accidents but they are associated with higher injury severity when involved in accidents. | ||
# Any effect of motorcycle color on accident involvement is not determinable from these data, but is expected to be insignificant because the frontal surfaces are most often presented to the other vehicle involved in the collision. | # Any effect of motorcycle color on accident involvement is not determinable from these data, but is expected to be insignificant because the frontal surfaces are most often presented to the other vehicle involved in the collision. | ||
# Motorcycles equipped with fairings and | # Motorcycles equipped with fairings and [[windshield]]s are underrepresented in accidents, most likely because of the contribution to conspicuity and the association with more experienced and trained riders. | ||
# Motorcycle riders in these accidents were significantly without motorcycle license, without any license, or with license revoked. | # Motorcycle riders in these accidents were significantly without motorcycle license, without any license, or with license revoked. | ||
# Motorcycle modifications such as those associated with the Semi-Chopper or Cafe Racer are definitely overrepresented in accidents. | # Motorcycle modifications such as those associated with the Semi-Chopper or Cafe Racer are definitely overrepresented in accidents. | ||