Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 599 / 961

El efecto túnel provocado por una velocidad excesiva es especialmente peligroso en...
The tunnel effect caused by excessive speed is especially dangerous...
- Alas autopistas y autovías.on motorways and dual carriageways.
- Blos adelantamientos.when overtaking.
- Clas intersecciones.at junctions.
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Correct answer
- Clas intersecciones.at junctions.
Explanation
The higher the speed, the narrower the field of vision, and the driver only sees what is straight ahead: this is the tunnel effect. It is especially dangerous at junctions, because vehicles and pedestrians coming from the sides go unnoticed.
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