It was reported that the number of deaths
caused by railways in one year was 4,712. That sounds like
a good argument for staying off trains, perhaps for keeping
to your cars instead. But when you look at the figure more
closely, you learn that it means something quite different.
Nearly half of the victims were people whose cars ran into
trains at crossings. Only one hundred and thirty-two were
passengers on trains.
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According to the passage, which of the following statements
is true?
A) People should keep away from the train.
B) More people on trains are killed each year than those in
cars.
C) People should avoid travelling by train and by car.
D) Travelling by train is relatively safe.