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Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 118 / 626

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La velocidad, ¿es un factor de riesgo que produce accidentes?

Is speed a risk factor that causes accidents?

  • ANo, si el vehículo dispone de los últimos sistemas de seguridad.No, if the vehicle has the latest safety systems.
  • BNo; solo agrava las consecuencias del accidente pero no es un factor de riesgo.No. It only makes the consequences of the accident worse; it is not a risk factor.
  • CSí, y por eso debe ser la adecuada en cada momento.Yes, and that is why it must always be suitable.
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  • CSí, y por eso debe ser la adecuada en cada momento.Yes, and that is why it must always be suitable.
Explanation

Unsuitable speed is one of the main factors that cause accidents, and it also makes their consequences worse. That is why your speed must always be adapted to the road, the traffic and the conditions. The vehicle's safety systems do not cancel this risk.

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