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The human factor.
They belong to the human factor. Road safety depends on the interaction between people, vehicles, and the road and its environment. Driver distraction, fatigue and decisions affect observation and responses to risks. Identifying these factors does not mean attributing every crash to a single cause.
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The human factor.
The road and environment factor.
The vehicle’s mechanical factor.
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