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less safe than motorways and dual carriageways.
In general, they are less safe than motorways and dual carriageways. Many conventional roads lack physical separation between opposing directions, have at-grade accesses and junctions, and some overtaking requires entering the opposing lane. These features increase conflict and head-on collision risks. This is a general comparison: it does not mean every section has the same risk or that motorways are free of danger.
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less safe than motorways and dual carriageways.
just as safe as motorways and dual carriageways.
safer than motorways and dual carriageways.
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En general, las carreteras convencionales son...
- menos seguras que las autopistas y autovías.(Correct answer)
- igual de seguras que las autopistas y autovías.
- más seguras que las autopistas y autovías.
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Glossary terms in this question
Conventional road
Interurban road that is not a motorway, dual carriageway or expressway.
Dual carriageway
Fast road with separated carriageways per direction and at least two lanes each way, no at-grade intersections.
Motorway
Top-grade public road with separated carriageways, no direct property access, restricted to motor vehicles.
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