Topic: Defensive and eco-driving · Nº 131 / 150

En la preparación de un viaje, ¿es importante escoger una hora de salida adecuada?
When preparing a journey, is it important to choose a suitable departure time?
- ANo, la hora de salida no es relevante para preparar un viaje.No, the departure time is not relevant when preparing a journey.
- BSí, para evitar conducir con el sol bajo y de frente durante las horas del ocaso o la salida del sol, evitando deslumbramientos.Yes, to avoid driving with the sun low and in front of you at sunset or sunrise, and so avoid being dazzled.
- CSí, para evitar hacer paradas de descanso.Yes, to avoid having to stop for rest breaks.
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- BSí, para evitar conducir con el sol bajo y de frente durante las horas del ocaso o la salida del sol, evitando deslumbramientos.Yes, to avoid driving with the sun low and in front of you at sunset or sunrise, and so avoid being dazzled.
Explanation
The departure time is important, among other things, to avoid driving with the sun in front of you, with the resulting risk of being dazzled.
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