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Question 7682

According to accident studies, what are the three factors most frequently behind traffic crashes involving casualties?

  1. Driver distraction, a speed unsafe for the conditions, and an insufficient safe following distance.
  2. Driver distraction, a speed above the legal limit, and fatigue or drowsiness.
  3. A speed unsafe for the conditions, failure to yield the right-of-way, and alcohol consumption.
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Correct answer: Driver distraction, a speed unsafe for the conditions, and an insufficient safe following distance.

According to police reports on crashes resulting in injury or death on roads outside built-up areas, the three most common factors are distraction, speed unsafe for the conditions, and failure to maintain a safe following distance. Distraction tops the list, while fatigue and drowsiness appear less often.

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