Which statement about road safety statistics is correct?

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Which statement about road safety statistics is correct?

Many road-safety studies show that aggressive driving is very common and that most drivers have witnessed at least one act of it on the road. The statement that about nine in ten drivers have seen aggressive driving reflects that high prevalence. This matters because recognizing how widespread such behavior is helps you drive defensively: expect tense moments, give plenty of space, avoid provoking other drivers, and stay calm so you don’t escalate situations. The other percentages don’t fit typical survey findings: 10% would make aggression seem rare, 50% would suggest only half the time, and 100% would mean everyone witnesses it every time, which isn’t supported by real-world data.

Many road-safety studies show that aggressive driving is very common and that most drivers have witnessed at least one act of it on the road. The statement that about nine in ten drivers have seen aggressive driving reflects that high prevalence. This matters because recognizing how widespread such behavior is helps you drive defensively: expect tense moments, give plenty of space, avoid provoking other drivers, and stay calm so you don’t escalate situations. The other percentages don’t fit typical survey findings: 10% would make aggression seem rare, 50% would suggest only half the time, and 100% would mean everyone witnesses it every time, which isn’t supported by real-world data.

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