Collisions can happen more often when one vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic.
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False.
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True.
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Explanation
Disparities in speed between a single vehicle and the surrounding traffic pose a heightened risk of collisions, particularly rear-end crashes. Driving either too fast or too slow can disrupt the flow, leading to unpredictable situations. Generally, drivers should maintain a speed consistent with the main traffic stream.
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