Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 156 / 626

¿A partir de qué edad aumenta de forma importante la mortalidad en los accidentes de tráfico?

From what age does the death rate in road accidents rise sharply?

  • AA partir de los 15 o 16 años, por los conductores de ciclomotores.From 15 or 16, because of moped riders.
  • BA partir de los 29 años.From 29.
  • CNo existe ninguna edad específica.There is no specific age.
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Correct answer

  • AA partir de los 15 o 16 años, por los conductores de ciclomotores.From 15 or 16, because of moped riders.
Explanation

The death rate in road accidents rises sharply from 15 or 16, when many young people start riding mopeds. Lack of experience and a greater tendency to take risks explain this rise.

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