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Topic: The driver's condition · Nº 59 / 590

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¿Qué se entiende por un microsueño?

What is a microsleep?

  • AUn breve episodio en el que el conductor se queda dormido unos pocos segundos sin darse cuenta.A short episode in which the driver falls asleep for a few seconds without realising it.
  • BEl momento en el que el conductor sueña durante algunos segundos.The moment when the driver dreams for a few seconds.
  • CUn sueño profundo durante la noche que involucra múltiples ciclos de sueño.A deep sleep during the night that involves several sleep cycles.
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  • AUn breve episodio en el que el conductor se queda dormido unos pocos segundos sin darse cuenta.A short episode in which the driver falls asleep for a few seconds without realising it.
Explanation

A microsleep is a short episode of drowsiness during which a person, such as a driver, can fall asleep involuntarily for a few seconds. During this time the person may not be aware that they are asleep, which can be a significant risk, especially during tasks that require attention, such as driving. It is a dangerous phenomenon because it can increase the risk of accidents.

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