Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 918 / 961
Si el vehículo va más rápido, ¿aumenta la probabilidad de que un peatón muera?
If a vehicle goes faster, does the probability of a pedestrian dying increase?
- ANo. La velocidad no influye mucho en la probabilidad de muerte de un peatón.No. Speed has little effect on the probability of a pedestrian dying.
- BSí. Si un vehículo va más rápido, aumenta la probabilidad de que un peatón muera en caso de atropello.Yes. If a vehicle goes faster, the probability of a pedestrian dying if hit increases.
- CNo. La probabilidad no depende solo de la salud del peatón.No. The probability does not depend only on the pedestrian's health.
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Correct answer
- BSí. Si un vehículo va más rápido, aumenta la probabilidad de que un peatón muera en caso de atropello.Yes. If a vehicle goes faster, the probability of a pedestrian dying if hit increases.
Explanation
The energy of an impact grows with the square of the speed, so small increases in speed greatly raise the probability of a pedestrian dying if hit. That is why you must drive especially slowly in areas with pedestrians.
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