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Topic: The driver's condition · Nº 470 / 590

¿La velocidad afecta el campo de visión del conductor?

Does speed affect the driver's field of vision?

  • ADepende de las condiciones del vehículo.It depends on the condition of the vehicle.
  • BSí, el campo de visión se reduce al aumentar la velocidad.Yes, the field of vision narrows as speed increases.
  • CNo.No.
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Correct answer

  • BSí, el campo de visión se reduce al aumentar la velocidad.Yes, the field of vision narrows as speed increases.
Explanation

As speed increases, the driver focuses further ahead and their peripheral field of vision narrows (tunnel effect). They also have less time to perceive and react to what happens at the sides of the road.

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