Author Question: At what time of day do most traffic accidents involving pedestrians occur? Why? What will be an ... (Read 64 times)

skymedlock

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 561
At what time of day do most traffic accidents involving pedestrians occur? Why?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Studies show that electronic stability control can reduce fatal single-car accidents by more than half.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



prumorgan

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 326
Answer to Question 1

Answer: The majority of traffic accidents involving pedestrians occur in the twilight and evening hours. The primary risk for the pedestrian is improperly crossing roadways. Low visibility is also a contributing factor, as pedestrians are not always visible to drivers.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: TRUE



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

More than 34,000 trademarked medication names and more than 10,000 generic medication names are in use in the United States.

Did you know?

All patients with hyperparathyroidism will develop osteoporosis. The parathyroid glands maintain blood calcium within the normal range. All patients with this disease will continue to lose calcium from their bones every day, and there is no way to prevent the development of osteoporosis as a result.

Did you know?

The use of salicylates dates back 2,500 years to Hippocrates’s recommendation of willow bark (from which a salicylate is derived) as an aid to the pains of childbirth. However, overdosage of salicylates can harm body fluids, electrolytes, the CNS, the GI tract, the ears, the lungs, the blood, the liver, and the kidneys and cause coma or death.

Did you know?

Studies show that systolic blood pressure can be significantly lowered by taking statins. In fact, the higher the patient's baseline blood pressure, the greater the effect of statins on his or her blood pressure.

Did you know?

In most climates, 8 to 10 glasses of water per day is recommended for adults. The best indicator for adequate fluid intake is frequent, clear urination.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library