The most common cause of traffic crashes is:
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Bad road conditions.
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Human error.
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Wet pavement.
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Bad weather.
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Explanation
The majority of traffic crashes occur because drivers lack a full understanding of how to use their vehicles or the highway system, fail to pay sufficient attention to signs, signals, and pavement markings, or make poor decisions on the road.
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