Topic: The driver's condition · Nº 149 / 590

Normalmente, ¿qué ocurre cuando un conductor se distrae al volante?

Normally, what happens when a driver gets distracted at the wheel?

  • APisa el freno en lugar del acelerador.They press the brake instead of the accelerator.
  • BTarda más tiempo en reaccionar ante una situación de riesgo.They take longer to react to a risky situation.
  • CEnciende las luces de emergencia o pisa el freno repetidamente.They switch on the hazard warning lights or press the brake repeatedly.
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Correct answer

  • BTarda más tiempo en reaccionar ante una situación de riesgo.They take longer to react to a risky situation.
Explanation

When a driver is distracted at the wheel, their reaction time to risky situations is usually affected. This is in line with Spain's traffic rules, which state that factors such as lack of attention can alter the driver's physical and mental abilities and increase the risk of accidents. Drivers must be aware that a distraction can lead them to fail to react properly to a dangerous situation on the road.

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