Overestimating their driving ability or having a lower perception of risk are behaviors that, in general, cause young drivers to…
A)are less likely to suffer an accident.
B)are more likely to suffer an accident.Correct
C)are more cautious at the wheel.
Young drivers are more frequently involved in traffic accidents than older and more experienced drivers.
The young population has particularities of the life stage in which they find themselves, which influence a greater vulnerability to suffering traffic accidents. Among some of these characteristics are:
- Excessive need for self-affirmation, which makes them more competitive and willing to disobey traffic rules.
- Overestimated driving ability, so they do not consider it necessary to use safety measures such as wearing a seat belt.
- Exhibitionist behavior in groups, which leads them to perform risky maneuvers when accompanied.
- Taking a lot of risks while driving, which can be related to competition with other vehicles.
- Influence of advertising, especially that which incites risk.
Young people are prone to taking risks while driving due to low risk perception.
The young population has particularities of the life stage in which they find themselves, which influence a greater vulnerability to suffering traffic accidents. Among some of these characteristics are:
- Excessive need for self-affirmation, which makes them more competitive and willing to disobey traffic rules.
- Overestimated driving ability, so they do not consider it necessary to use safety measures such as wearing a seat belt.
- Exhibitionist behavior in groups, which leads them to perform risky maneuvers when accompanied.
- Taking a lot of risks while driving, which can be related to competition with other vehicles.
- Influence of advertising, especially that which incites risk.
Young people are prone to taking risks while driving due to low risk perception.