Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

What is the purpose of implementing policies that promote mass transit?

1. Increase air pollution

2. Promote physical exercise

3. Reduce illnesses and injuries from vehicle crashes

4. Boost automobile sales

The correct answer is: Reduce illnesses and injuries from vehicle crashes

Mass transit policies aim to reduce the number of vehicles on the road, which in turn helps to decrease air pollution and traffic congestion. Option A is incorrect because increasing air pollution is the opposite of the purpose of implementing these policies. Option B may be a secondary benefit of mass transit, but it is not the primary purpose. Option D is incorrect because promoting mass transit would decrease the number of people relying on automobiles, and therefore would not boost automobile sales. The main purpose of implementing these policies is to reduce the number of vehicle crashes and resulting illnesses and injuries. By encouraging the use of public transportation, people will be less likely to drive their own cars, reducing the risk of accidents and promoting overall safety.