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Topic: The driver's condition · Nº 3 / 590

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¿Es conveniente tomar bebidas estimulantes para combatir el sueño durante la conducción?

Is it a good idea to have stimulant drinks to fight sleepiness while driving?

  • ASí, la cafeína de estas bebidas nos mantiene despiertos.Yes, the caffeine in these drinks keeps us awake.
  • BPueden ser útiles a corto plazo, pero pueden producir el efecto rebote.They can be useful in the short term, but they can cause a rebound effect.
  • CNo es conveniente y además está totalmente prohibido.It is not a good idea and it is also completely prohibited.
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  • BPueden ser útiles a corto plazo, pero pueden producir el efecto rebote.They can be useful in the short term, but they can cause a rebound effect.
Explanation

Stimulant drinks such as coffee should be taken with care, because when their effects wear off there can be a rebound effect, in which the driver suddenly becomes sleepy.

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