Driving slower than the traffic flow tends to:
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Make a collision less likely to happen.
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Make a collision more likely to happen.
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Not affect the chances of having a collision.
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Tends to improve fuel efficiency.
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Explanation
Driving slower than the traffic flow can be just as dangerous as speeding and can make a collision more likely to happen. When you drive slower than the speed of the other vehicles on the road, you can interfere with the traffic flow and create a dangerous situation. Additionally, driving too slow can cause vehicles to bunch up behind you and make them more likely to take risks to pass you.
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