Why are trains more likely to collide than cars?

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  1. They drive on rubber tires
  2. They stop slowly and cannot steer away
  3. They are lighter than cars

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  1. Rail transport en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_transport Checked 2026-11-07.

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