Topic: The driver's condition · Nº 325 / 590
Respecto al llamado "efecto túnel", producido al circular con una velocidad elevada:
Regarding the so-called 'tunnel effect' caused by driving at high speed:
- ASe trata de un fenómeno positivo, puesto que permite ver mejor los posibles peligros de la vía.It is a positive phenomenon, because it lets you see possible dangers on the road better.
- BImpide ver adecuadamente cualquier peligro en los laterales de la carretera.It stops you from seeing any danger at the sides of the road properly.
- CMejora la capacidad de anticipación a los eventos del tráfico.It improves your ability to anticipate traffic events.
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- BImpide ver adecuadamente cualquier peligro en los laterales de la carretera.It stops you from seeing any danger at the sides of the road properly.
The tunnel effect stops you from seeing any danger at the sides of the road properly, because when driving at high speed our field of vision narrows and we can only see the central part of the road clearly. The sides are almost not seen, or are seen very blurred. This increases the risk of not noticing traffic signs, other vehicles or pedestrians, putting our safety and that of others at risk.
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