North Carolina (NC) Permit Practice Test

The most common type of accident on interstate highways is a rear-end collision. These accidents often occur due to the high speeds at which vehicles travel on interstates. Drivers may not maintain sufficient following distance, leading to collisions when the vehicle in front slows down or stops suddenly. The dynamics of interstate driving, including lane changes and varying speeds of different vehicles, contribute to the frequency of these types of accidents. The other types of accidents listed are less prevalent for various reasons. For instance, sideswipe collisions tend to occur more often in situations involving lane changes or merges, while head-on collisions are relatively rare on interstates due to the design of divided highways. Running off the road can happen, but it typically results from driver distraction or loss of control rather than the common interactions seen in dense traffic that lead to rear-end collisions.