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Topic: The driver's condition · Nº 308 / 590

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¿Qué es un microsueño?

What is a microsleep?

  • AUn periodo de unos segundos durante el cual el conductor sueña mientras conduce.A period of a few seconds during which the driver dreams while driving.
  • BUn periodo de unos segundos durante el cual el conductor queda ligeramente dormido sin darse cuenta.A period of a few seconds during which the driver dozes off slightly without realising it.
  • CUn periodo corto de descanso que el conductor realiza cuando siente fatiga.A short rest the driver takes when they feel tired.
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  • BUn periodo de unos segundos durante el cual el conductor queda ligeramente dormido sin darse cuenta.A period of a few seconds during which the driver dozes off slightly without realising it.
Explanation

A microsleep is an episode of a few seconds in which the driver falls asleep without realising it; it is typical of fatigue and drowsiness. During that time the vehicle travels tens of metres completely out of control.

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