Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 9 / 961
¿Por qué es aconsejable circular en vías urbanas respetando en todo momento la velocidad establecida para cada tramo de vía?
Why is it advisable, on urban roads, to keep to the speed set for each stretch of road at all times?
- APorque el motor del vehículo consume menos combustible si trabaja a altas revoluciones.Because the engine uses less fuel when it runs at high revs.
- BPorque las multas por exceso de velocidad en vías urbanas son más caras que en vías interurbanas.Because speeding fines on urban roads are higher than on interurban roads.
- CPorque la mayoría de los atropellos con muerte del peatón se producen en vías urbanas.Because most accidents in which a pedestrian is hit and killed happen on urban roads.
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- CPorque la mayoría de los atropellos con muerte del peatón se producen en vías urbanas.Because most accidents in which a pedestrian is hit and killed happen on urban roads.
Explanation
Most accidents in which pedestrians are hit and killed happen on urban roads, where vehicles and pedestrians share the space: keeping to the limit on each stretch gives you room to stop and makes an impact less likely to be fatal.
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