Question 2286
Can traffic accidents be prevented?
- No, they are unpredictable and are caused solely by road-related factors.
- Yes, they are generally predictable and can be avoided by preventing risk factors.
- No, they are unexpected and the result of chance and coincidence.
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Correct answer: Yes, they are generally predictable and can be avoided by preventing risk factors.
Most crashes are not inevitable: responding appropriately to risk factors can prevent them or reduce their consequences.