Topic: The driver's condition · Nº 12 / 590

¿Qué efecto produce la cocaína en la conducción?

What effect does cocaine have on driving?

  • ADisminuye la distancia de reacción.It reduces the reaction distance.
  • BNo afecta las condiciones psicofísicas del conductor.It does not affect the driver's physical and mental condition.
  • CAumenta la distancia de reacción.It increases the reaction distance.
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Correct answer

  • CAumenta la distancia de reacción.It increases the reaction distance.
Explanation

Under the effects of cocaine, behaviour can become more competitive and even aggressive. Drivers overrate their own abilities at the wheel and accept a higher level of risk because they have a wrong perception of their surroundings, which increases the reaction distance.

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