Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 594 / 626

¿Qué enfermedades tienen mayor riesgo de accidente?
Which illnesses carry a higher risk of crashes?
- ALas dermatológicas.Skin conditions.
- BLas respiratorias.Respiratory illnesses.
- CLos trastornos neurológicos y las enfermedades mentales.Neurological disorders and mental illnesses.
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Correct answer
- CLos trastornos neurológicos y las enfermedades mentales.Neurological disorders and mental illnesses.
Explanation
Neurological disorders, such as epilepsy, and mental illnesses are the ones that most increase the risk of a crash, because they can affect consciousness, attention or judgement. That is why they are checked with particular care in the medical examination for the licence.
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