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Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 92 / 626

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¿Puede el conductor reducir la probabilidad de accidente debida al “factor vía”?

Can the driver reduce the likelihood of an accident caused by the 'road factor'?

  • ASí, adaptando su conducción a las condiciones del medio.Yes, by adapting their driving to the conditions around them.
  • BNo, porque no puede actuar sobre la vía ni sobre el entorno.No, because they cannot act on the road or the surroundings.
  • CSí, si su vehículo cuenta con los últimos avances de seguridad.Yes, if their vehicle has the latest safety features.
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Correct answer

  • ASí, adaptando su conducción a las condiciones del medio.Yes, by adapting their driving to the conditions around them.
Explanation

The driver cannot change the road, but they can neutralise its risks by adapting their speed, distance and path to the road surface, the layout of the road and the surroundings. This adaptation reduces the likelihood of an accident.

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