World Report: September 15, 2000 Vol.6 No.2
- This Issue:
- Table of Contents
- Cover Story
- Cover Story - Spanish Version
- Mini-Lesson
- Comprehension Quiz
- Teacher's Guide and Worksheets
Better Wear a Helmet!
It’s the hottest way to get around, but there’s bad news about scooters. A report out last week showed that from January through August, more than 9,400 scooter riders landed in the emergency room. Nearly nine out of 10 of those injured were kids under 15. Scooter injuries are rising fast: 500 were reported in May; in August there were 4,000!
Why all the accidents? Some blame the small wheels. "If you hit a pebble, that’s all it takes to go down," says Tim Patmont. His company offers larger scooters with rubber wheels. Everyone seems to agree on one thing: scooter riders should wear a helmet, wrist guards and knee and elbow pads to avoid getting hurt. Oh, and watch out for cars and for all those other scooters zooming by.
