Question 7684
According to accident statistics, what is one of the most common violations committed by drivers in traffic accidents involving casualties?
- Not maintaining a safe following distance.
- Driving in the opposite direction or in a prohibited area.
- Passing in a prohibited area.
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Correct answer: Not maintaining a safe following distance.
Failure to maintain a safe following distance is one of the violations most often recorded for drivers involved in crashes resulting in injury or death, more often than driving in the opposite direction or passing where it is prohibited. If you follow too closely and the driver ahead brakes suddenly, you will not have enough room to stop.