Practice question

What is the relationship between vehicle speed and pedestrian fatality risk?

  1. There is no significant relationship between speed and pedestrian fatality risk
  2. Pedestrian fatality risk increases linearly with speed
  3. Pedestrian fatality risk increases exponentially with impact speed, with a dramatic increase above 30-40 mph
  4. Pedestrian fatality risk only becomes significant above 60 mph

Answer: C — Pedestrian fatality risk increases exponentially with impact speed, with a dramatic increase above 30-40 mph

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