Table 1

 Characteristics and use patterns of focus group participants

Adults  =  17Youths  =  23Total  =  40
No%No%No%
*May not add to total 100% due to missing or duplicate answers.
People in household who drive or ride*
    Adults1376.42086.93382.5
    Teens (13–18)847.01982.62767.5
    Children (2–12)211.72060.82255.0
Passengers present*
    Yes847.01982.62767.5
    No953.0313.01230.0
Protective gear worn*
    Helmets
        Yes423.5313.6717.5
        No1270.51254.52460.0
        Sometimes0731.8717.5
    Other gear
        Yes1058.8313.61332.5
        No423.5940.91332.5
        Sometimes211.8940.91127.5
Times used per week*
    1–31376.41252.22562.5
    ⩾4423.51043.41435.0
Purpose of use*
    Recreation423.5939.11332.5
    Work329.428.6512.5
    Both1058.81147.8152.5