Question 7767
According to crash studies, what are the main causes of children being struck by vehicles?
- Their own reckless behavior, their lack of knowledge of the rules, and their limited vision and hearing.
- Exceeding the speed limit and vehicles being built in ways that are increasingly harmful to pedestrians.
- The lack of signage in school zones and driver inexperience.
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Correct answer: Their own reckless behavior, their lack of knowledge of the rules, and their limited vision and hearing.
Children are struck by vehicles mainly because of their unsafe behavior, limited knowledge of the rules and limitations in their vision and hearing. In the picture, a child is playing with a ball at the curb while a car approaches.