America is an outstandingly dangerous place. Consider this: every year in New Hampshire a dozen or more people are killed crashing their cars into moose. Now correct me if I am wrong, but this is not something that is likely to happen to you on the way home from Sainsbury's.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- America is dangerous compared to UK safety, citing car crashes into moose in New Hampshire.
- In plain terms
- He says America is dangerous because cars hit moose.
- What can you take from it?
- Safety norms vary wildly by region.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What risks surprise you traveling?
- How do countries differ in safety?
Another view
Risks exist everywhere, just different types.
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