Question 7740
Vulnerable groups are...
- children and elderly people, exclusively.
- passengers who are injured in a traffic accident.
- certain groups of people who more frequently suffer the negative effects of traffic.
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Correct answer: certain groups of people who more frequently suffer the negative effects of traffic.
Vulnerable groups are groups of people who, because of how they travel or their age, are at greater risk of being injured in an accident or suffering more serious injuries. That is why they experience the negative effects of traffic more often. In addition to children and older adults, they include pedestrians of any age, cyclists, personal mobility vehicle users, and people riding motorcycles or mopeds. The term describes a risk, so it does not depend on having been injured as a passenger.