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actions to improve safety in these countries.
occured in Asian countries (WHO, 2013).
with the particular meanings as follows.
safety of motorcycles in Asian countries.
where larger vehicles are involved (from www.
where significant traffic congestion exists.
approximately 79% are in the Asia.
remain upright when it has come to standstill.
vehicle when cornering (ACEM, 2004).
percentage of 30% of all vehicles in the world.
cited in Hurt report, 1981.
than one motorcycle for every four people.
injured or killed on the roads (Haworth, 2012).
of deaths per 10,000 motorcycles.
rate of Asia and the Worlds rate as well.
of the Worlds rate (refers to Figure 9).
of the motorcycles are in developing countries.
environment (Quimby et al., 2003).
conjunction with the growth of motorcycles.
as well as mobility of motorcycle users.
different types of traffic. Some road users i.e.
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