We are often told that air travel, statistically speaking, has a better safety record than any other form of transport. The numerous interrelated reasons for this might usefully be summarized by comparing an airplane to a bicycle.
我们经常被告知，从统计角度讲，飞机具有比其他交通工具更佳的安全记录。对此，我们能提出大量相互关联的解释，但可以通过比较飞机和自行车来作一个生动的说明。