Topic: The driver's condition · Nº 291 / 590

¿Cuándo será más peligroso el efecto túnel?

When will the tunnel effect be most dangerous?

  • ACuando realicemos un adelantamiento.When we overtake.
  • BCirculando por autopista.When driving on a motorway (autopista).
  • CCuando nos acerquemos a una intersección.When we approach a junction.
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Correct answer

  • CCuando nos acerquemos a una intersección.When we approach a junction.
Explanation

The tunnel effect means we can only see the centre of the road clearly; images at the sides are not seen properly. This makes the effect especially dangerous at junctions, because we need to see vehicles approaching from the sides.

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