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Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 96 / 247

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Las altas temperaturas pueden suponer un riesgo para la seguridad durante la conducción. ¿Debe circular adoptando medidas preventivas?

High temperatures can be a safety risk while driving. Should you drive taking preventive measures?

  • ASí, por lo que debe conducir durante la noche, ya que la temperatura al ser inferior permite al conductor un tiempo de reacción mayor.Yes, so you should drive at night, because the lower temperature allows the driver a longer reaction time.
  • BSí, el conductor debe extremar las precauciones y realizar los descansos y paradas recomendados, para evitar la fatiga y el sueño.Yes, the driver must take extra care and take the recommended breaks and stops to avoid tiredness and sleepiness.
  • CNo, siempre que en el interior del vehículo no se alcancen temperaturas superiores a 20 grados.No, as long as the temperature inside the vehicle does not go above 20 degrees.
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  • BSí, el conductor debe extremar las precauciones y realizar los descansos y paradas recomendados, para evitar la fatiga y el sueño.Yes, the driver must take extra care and take the recommended breaks and stops to avoid tiredness and sleepiness.
Explanation

Intense heat makes tiredness and drowsiness at the wheel set in sooner. So you must take extra care and take the recommended breaks and stops (stopping roughly every 2 hours or 200 km).

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