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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 773 / 961

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¿Hay alguna relación entre velocidad y daño corporal?

Is there any link between speed and bodily harm?

  • ASí, pero solo en relación con los atropellos de peatones.Yes, but only when pedestrians are hit.
  • BSí, cuanto más grande sea la velocidad a la cual se circule más graves serán las posibles lesiones en caso de accidente.Yes, the higher the speed you drive at, the more serious the possible injuries in a crash.
  • CNo.No.
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  • BSí, cuanto más grande sea la velocidad a la cual se circule más graves serán las posibles lesiones en caso de accidente.Yes, the higher the speed you drive at, the more serious the possible injuries in a crash.
Explanation

Road crash studies show that the higher our vehicle's speed, the more serious the injuries we may suffer in a road crash. That is why we must always avoid driving at an inappropriate or excessive speed, because bodily harm is multiplied in a collision.

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