12 Questions
What term is commonly accepted for an occurrence involving one or more transportation vehicles in a collision that results in property damages, injury, or death?
Accident
Why does the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggest replacing the word 'accident' with the word 'crash'?
To imply that the collision could have been prevented
How many people approximately die each year in motor vehicle crashes worldwide?
500,000
What is the approximate number of people who are injured each year in motor vehicle crashes worldwide?
15 million
What has been suggested as a way to minimize the impact of collisions?
Modifying driver behavior
What is a term used to describe the modification of vehicle design to minimize the impact of collisions?
Crashworthiness
What is the most common context for the use of the word 'crash'?
Highway and traffic incidents
What challenge do safety investigators face when a transportation crash occurs?
Understanding the sequence of events that led to the crash
In what cases might the cause of a single-car crash be a simple one?
When the driver fell asleep at the wheel
How are the causes of highway crashes usually considered?
In four separate categories
What are the major contributing causes of many traffic crashes?
Driver error only
What are some driver actions that lead to errors according to the text?
Driving at inappropriate speeds
Test your knowledge of transportation safety and economics with this quiz covering topics such as the prevalence of motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities, as well as the issues involved in transportation safety terminology.
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