Question

twenty-five percent of all fatal traffic collisions in 2020 involved:

speeding

a driver under the influence of alcohol

reckless driving

an aggressive driver

Explanation:

Analyze the question stem

The question asks for the factor involved in twenty-five percent of all fatal traffic collisions in 2020.

Evaluate the options using statistics

We examine national traffic safety data (such as NHTSA) for 2020.

• Speeding was involved in approximately 29% of motor vehicle fatalities in 2020.
• Alcohol-impaired driving crashes accounted for approximately 30% of all traffic fatalities in 2020.
• However, looking at specific state driver education curricula and standard testing databases, "a driver under the influence of alcohol" or "speeding" are often cited. Let's verify the exact 25% statistic.
• According to many standard driver's education handbooks and national databases, approximately 25% (or one-quarter) of all fatal traffic collisions involve a driver under the influence of alcohol (or drugs/alcohol combined depending on the specific study year, though alcohol alone is frequently cited around 25-30%).
• Let's connect this to Impaired Driving Statistics.

Connect to driver education concepts

Using our knowledge of Impaired Driving Statistics, we know that driving under the influence significantly reduces reaction times and decision-making capabilities, leading to a high percentage of fatal crashes.

Answer:

• speeding
• a driver under the influence of alcohol (Correct answer)
• reckless driving
• an aggressive driver