Which groups of pedestrians are considered the most vulnerable and prone to suffering traffic accidents?

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The correct answer is children and the elderly. These two groups require special attention from drivers due to their specific characteristics: Children: Their vulnerability is due to their short stature (limiting their visibility and making them harder to see), their reduced field of vision (tunnel vision up to a certain age), and their difficulty in judging speeds and distances. Additionally, their behavior is often unpredictable. The Elderly: They experience a decline in psychophysical capabilities, such as loss of visual and auditory acuity, reduced mobility (they cross more slowly), and increased reaction time. They often have trouble estimating the speed of approaching vehicles. While young people can be involved in accidents, they generally have their physical and sensory capabilities fully intact, so they are not classified in the group of maximum biological vulnerability like children and the elderly.

Which groups of pedestrians are considered the most vulnerable and prone to suffering traffic accidents?

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