Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 170 / 247

¿A qué factor de riesgo pertenecen el hielo, la nieve, la calzada mojada y las obras?

Which risk factor do ice, snow, a wet carriageway and roadworks belong to?

  • AAl factor humano.The human factor.
  • BAl factor de la vía y del entorno.The road and environment factor.
  • CAl factor del vehículo.The vehicle factor.
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Correct answer

  • BAl factor de la vía y del entorno.The road and environment factor.
Explanation

Ice, snow, a wet carriageway and roadworks directly affect the condition of the road and its surroundings. According to Spain's General Traffic Regulations (RGC), these elements increase the risk of accidents because they interrupt or hinder traffic, and they are an inherent part of the environment in which vehicles operate. For this reason, the correct answer is that these factors belong to the 'road and environment factor'.

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