
Question 7696
According to accident statistics, what are the two main factors in an accident with casualties on a road outside a built-up area when a van is involved?
- Drug use and drowsiness.
- Aggressiveness and exceeding the speed limit.
- Distractions and failure to maintain a safe following distance.
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Distractions and failure to maintain a safe following distance.
On roads outside built-up areas, the two most common factors in crashes involving injuries or deaths in which a van is involved are distraction and failing to maintain a safe following distance. In 2018, they were present in 30% and 29% of those crashes, respectively. Other factors, such as speed, are less common.
Las principales cifras de la siniestralidad de las furgonetas. España 2018
