Question 7731
Which pedestrian groups are at the greatest risk of being involved in an accident?
- Children and teenagers.
- Children and older adults.
- Teenagers and older adults.
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Correct answer: Children and older adults.
Children and older adults are the pedestrians at greatest risk. Children have more difficulty seeing and hearing traffic and know little about the rules, while older adults have poorer vision, hearing and reactions. Their injuries also tend to be more serious if they are struck by a vehicle. In the picture, two older adults and two children are using the crosswalk.