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Question 7035

Why is it advisable to drive on urban roads while always respecting the speed limit set for each section of road?

  1. Because speeding fines on urban roads are higher than on roads outside built-up areas.
  2. Because most fatal pedestrian collisions occur on urban roads.
  3. Because the vehicle's engine uses less fuel when it runs at high revs.
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Correct answer: Because most fatal pedestrian collisions occur on urban roads.

In 2024, two out of every three fatal pedestrian collisions occurred on urban roads, where there are many more pedestrians. The faster you drive, the more meters you need to brake and the more severe the impact, so you obey the speed limit for each section, such as the 30 km/h limit on the street in the image. At high engine speeds, the engine uses more fuel, not less.

Microdatos de accidentes de tráfico con víctimas de 2024: TABLA_ACCIDENTES_24