Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 26 / 626

En caso de atropello, ¿son los niños especialmente vulnerables?
When hit by a vehicle, are children especially vulnerable?
- ANo.No.
- BSí, debido a su baja estatura.Yes, because they are short.
- CSí, porque el vehículo suele ir a mayor velocidad.Yes, because the vehicle is usually going faster.
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Correct answer
- BSí, debido a su baja estatura.Yes, because they are short.
Explanation
Take special care with children: when hit by a vehicle, they are the most vulnerable. Because they are short, the impact often hits their head or other vital parts of the body.
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