Question Category: Taking corrective or emergency action


What is the likely effect of motorists ‰Û÷rubbernecking' at the scene of a traffic incident?


Explanation

"When approaching or being near to the scene of an incident, motorists are often seen ‰Û÷rubbernecking'. This means turning your head and stretching your neck to get a better view of what's happening. It can be the cause of traffic jams as drivers slow down to ‰Û÷rubberneck'. It can also cause road incidents as drivers become distracted and change their speed and/or direction while other drivers are also distracted."