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Question 4674

Most traffic accidents occur...

  1. on straightaways.
  2. on curves.
  3. at changes in road grade.
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Correct answer: on straightaways.

Although curves seem more dangerous, most crashes happen on straight stretches. On a long straight stretch, it is easy to become overconfident, drive faster, and pay less attention because of the monotony.

Cuestiones de Seguridad Vial. Manual II