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Topic: The driver's condition · Nº 581 / 590

¿Es peligroso conducir bajo los efectos de las anfetaminas?

Is it dangerous to drive under the effects of amphetamines?

  • ANo, porque disminuye la sensación de fatiga.No, because they reduce the feeling of fatigue.
  • BNo, porque retrasa la aparición del sueño.No, because they delay the onset of sleepiness.
  • CSí, porque sobre valoramos nuestras propias capacidades.Yes, because we overestimate our own abilities.
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Correct answer

  • CSí, porque sobre valoramos nuestras propias capacidades.Yes, because we overestimate our own abilities.
Explanation

Amphetamines affect driving in several ways. One of them is that we overestimate our own abilities, so we accept a higher level of risk and driving becomes more dangerous.

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