The statement "Only 1% of all collisions are caused by driver error" is true or false.

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The statement "Only 1% of all collisions are caused by driver error" is true or false.

Driver behavior is the leading factor in most crashes. The idea that only 1% of collisions are caused by driver error misstates the data; in reality, human error—such as inattention, speeding, following too closely, unsafe lane changes, distraction, or impairment—accounts for the vast majority of crashes. Mechanical failures or weather may contribute, but they rarely explain crashes on their own, and many incidents involve a combination of factors with driver error being the common thread. So the statement is false.

Driver behavior is the leading factor in most crashes. The idea that only 1% of collisions are caused by driver error misstates the data; in reality, human error—such as inattention, speeding, following too closely, unsafe lane changes, distraction, or impairment—accounts for the vast majority of crashes. Mechanical failures or weather may contribute, but they rarely explain crashes on their own, and many incidents involve a combination of factors with driver error being the common thread. So the statement is false.

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