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Question 5440

One of the main causes of traffic accidents is...

  1. the human factor.
  2. adverse weather conditions.
  3. the poor condition of the vehicle.
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Correct answer: the human factor.

The human factor, meaning the mistakes and risky behavior of road users, such as driving too fast, drinking, or getting distracted. It plays a role in most crashes. Bad weather is part of the road and environment factor, and a vehicle in poor condition is part of the vehicle factor. Both have much less influence.

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