Topic: The driver's condition · Nº 106 / 590
¿Qué se denomina tiempo de reacción?
What is meant by reaction time?
- AEl tiempo que transcurre desde que el conductor ve un peligro hasta que reacciona.The time from when the driver sees a hazard until they react.
- BEl tiempo que tarda en detenerse el vehículo después de accionar el freno.The time the vehicle takes to stop after the brake is applied.
- CEl tiempo que transcurre desde que el conductor ve un peligro hasta que el vehículo se detiene.The time from when the driver sees a hazard until the vehicle stops.
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Correct answer
- AEl tiempo que transcurre desde que el conductor ve un peligro hasta que reacciona.The time from when the driver sees a hazard until they react.
Explanation
Reaction time is the time from when the driver perceives a hazard until they start to act, for example until they press the brake. It does not include the time the vehicle takes to stop; under normal conditions it is between half a second and one second.
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