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Behaviour risk factors

Road accidents are the result of a malfunction in the environment-vehicle-user system. In other words, accidents occur when either the user, the vehicle, the road or its environment presents a disruptive element that cannot be compensated for, or when the three parts of this system have not functioned in a compatible manner. More than 90% of accidents are caused by a malfunction related to the user, whether it be human error due to the complexity of the task or a deliberate refusal to follow the rules.

Knowledge of the main risks likely to cause accidents or aggravate their consequences enables the development of education and prevention programmes tailored to target populations and the implementation of incentives to encourage good behaviour or deter bad behaviour. Here you will find information on the main behavioural factors and their implications for road safety.

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