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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 348 / 961

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En caso de accidente, ¿existe relación entre la velocidad de circulación y la gravedad de las lesiones de los ocupantes de un vehículo?

In an accident, is there a link between the speed of travel and how serious the injuries to the occupants of a vehicle are?

  • ASí; a mayor velocidad menor es la probabilidad de sufrir lesiones graves.Yes; the higher the speed, the lower the chance of serious injury.
  • BSí; a mayor velocidad mayor es la probabilidad de sufrir lesiones graves.Yes; the higher the speed, the higher the chance of serious injury.
  • CNo; la gravedad de las lesiones depende sólo de los sistemas de seguridad pasiva.No; how serious the injuries are depends only on the passive safety systems.
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Correct answer

  • BSí; a mayor velocidad mayor es la probabilidad de sufrir lesiones graves.Yes; the higher the speed, the higher the chance of serious injury.
Explanation

The energy released in an impact grows with the square of the speed: the higher the speed, the more violent the crash and the higher the chance of serious or fatal injuries.

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