Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 199 / 961
¿Por qué es recomendable respetar siempre el límite de velocidad en las vías urbanas?
Why is it advisable always to keep to the speed limit on urban roads?
- APorque el motor del vehículo consume menos combustible cuando funciona a altas revoluciones.Because the vehicle's engine uses less fuel when it runs at high revs.
- BPorque las sanciones por exceso de velocidad en vías urbanas suelen ser mayores que en vías interurbanas.Because fines for speeding on urban roads are usually higher than on non-urban roads.
- CPorque la mayoría de los atropellos mortales de peatones ocurren en vías urbanas.Because most fatal collisions with pedestrians happen on urban roads.
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- CPorque la mayoría de los atropellos mortales de peatones ocurren en vías urbanas.Because most fatal collisions with pedestrians happen on urban roads.
Explanation
Most fatal collisions with pedestrians happen on urban roads, where pedestrians, cyclists and junctions share the space. The lower the speed, the shorter the stopping distance and the less serious the injuries if a pedestrian is hit, so keeping to the limit in town saves lives.
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