Young children in the 10 - 14 year old age group are at the highest risk. Bicyclist death rates per 100,000 population are highest in this age group. Young children:
* have a field of vision 1/3rd narrower than adults,
* are unable to determine the directions of sounds,
* cannot accurately judge speed or distance of moving vehicles,
* overestimate their own abilities,
* are easily distracted, and
* tend to focus on one thing at a time.