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Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 172 / 961

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¿Puede aumentar el tiempo de reacción del conductor?

Can a driver's reaction time increase?

  • ANo, sólo puede disminuir.No, it can only decrease.
  • BSí, dependiendo por ejemplo de su estado físico.Yes, depending on, for example, their physical condition.
  • CNo, siempre es menos de un segundo.No, it is always less than one second.
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Correct answer

  • BSí, dependiendo por ejemplo de su estado físico.Yes, depending on, for example, their physical condition.
Explanation

Reaction time is the time from the moment the driver sees an obstacle until they react. It varies with the driver's physical and mental condition, never with speed or the condition of the road. Reaction distance is the number of metres the vehicle travels during the reaction time. It depends on how long the driver takes to react and on speed.

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