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Question 7983

In traffic accidents involving motorcycles and mopeds, one of the main causes of death is...

  1. not wearing a helmet.
  2. friction against the asphalt.
  3. the weight of the vehicle.
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Correct answer: not wearing a helmet.

In motorcycle and moped accidents, head injuries claim the most lives. A helmet cushions and spreads out the impact, so riding without one makes the impact much more likely to be fatal. The rider in the picture, next to his fallen motorcycle, is not wearing a helmet.

DGT, Manual del Permiso B en Lectura Fácil, 1.ª edición corregida (junio de 2025) · Manual II. Cuestiones de Seguridad Vial (DGT, 2026) · Manual II. Cuestiones de Seguridad Vial (DGT, 2026)