Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 403 / 626

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En caso de atropello a peatones, ¿en qué tipo de vías se producen los accidentes más graves?

When pedestrians are hit, on which type of road do the most serious accidents happen?

  • AEn poblado.In built-up areas.
  • BEn travesías.On travesías (stretches of road through a town).
  • CEn carreteras convencionales.On conventional roads.
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Correct answer

  • CEn carreteras convencionales.On conventional roads.
Explanation

Pedestrians have the most accidents in towns and cities. However, on conventional roads the chance of being killed when hit is 2 to 3 times higher, because vehicles travel faster.

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