When do most of the pedestrian accidents involving boys and girls occur?
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Most **child pedestrian accidents** occur **at the end of the school day**, that is, when they leave school. This is due to several factors:
- **Reduced visibility**: Children are shorter than adults, which makes it difficult for drivers to see them clearly on the road.
- **Lack of attention and knowledge**: Children tend to pay less attention to the road and are not well-versed in traffic rules, which increases the risk of accidents.
- **School environment**: When leaving school, there is an increase in the number of children on the streets, which raises the chances of pedestrian accidents, especially if proper precautions are not taken when crossing.
For these reasons, it is crucial that both drivers and pedestrians take precautionary measures, especially during school dismissal hours, to reduce the risk of accidents.
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