What is the likely effect of motorists ?rubbernecking? at the scene of a traffic incident?
- A It can cause additional incidents as drivers become distracted.
- B It allows traffic to change course without attention.
- C It allows traffic to change speed without attention.
- D It can increase traffic flow near an incident.
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Correct answer: It can cause additional incidents as drivers become distracted..
When approaching or being near to the scene of an incident; motorists are often seen ?rubbernecking?. This means turning your head and stretching your neck to get a better view of what's happening. It can be the cause of traffic jams as drivers slow down to ?rubberneck?. It can also cause road incidents as drivers become distracted and change their speed and/or direction while other drivers are also distracted.
When approaching or being near to the scene of an incident; motorists are often seen ?rubbernecking?. This means turning your head and stretching your neck to get a better view of what's happening. It can be the cause of traffic jams as drivers slow down to ?rubberneck?. It can also cause road incidents as drivers become distracted and change their speed and/or direction while other drivers are also distracted.