Topic: The driver's condition · Nº 33 / 590

La fatiga, ¿puede alterar el tiempo de reacción del conductor?
Can fatigue change a driver's reaction time?
- ASí, lo aumenta.Yes, it increases it.
- BSí, lo disminuye.Yes, it reduces it.
- CNo.No.
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Correct answer
- ASí, lo aumenta.Yes, it increases it.
Explanation
Fatigue increases reaction time: the driver takes longer to see the danger and to act, so they travel further before braking. It also reduces concentration and makes distractions more likely.
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