Topic: The driver's condition · Nº 551 / 590

Padecer estrés durante mucho tiempo, ¿puede ocasionar importantes problemas de salud?
Can suffering from stress for a long time cause serious health problems?
- ASí, y puede afectar a las capacidades para conducir con seguridad.Yes, and it can affect your ability to drive safely.
- BSí, pero no afecta a las capacidades para conducir con seguridad.Yes, but it does not affect your ability to drive safely.
- CNo; el estrés es solo un mecanismo de defensa ante situaciones críticas.No; stress is only a defence mechanism in critical situations.
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Correct answer
- ASí, y puede afectar a las capacidades para conducir con seguridad.Yes, and it can affect your ability to drive safely.
Explanation
Suffering from stress for a long time can cause serious health problems and affect your ability to drive safely. Chronic stress can cause physical and mental problems, such as fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability and sleep disorders, which can significantly reduce the skills needed for safe driving.
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