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Topic: The driver's condition · Nº 582 / 590

¿Fumar mientras conduces puede afectar cómo conduces?

Can smoking while driving affect how you drive?

  • ASí, porque distrae y reduce la capacidad de maniobra.Yes, because it distracts you and reduces your ability to manoeuvre.
  • BNo, además te relaja.No, and it also relaxes you.
  • CSí, además está prohibido.Yes, and it is also prohibited.
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Correct answer

  • ASí, porque distrae y reduce la capacidad de maniobra.Yes, because it distracts you and reduces your ability to manoeuvre.
Explanation

Smoking while driving is distracting: you have to light the cigarette, hold it and take a hand off the wheel, and falling hot ash can cause a sudden movement. The smoke also irritates the eyes. It is not expressly prohibited, but it reduces your ability to manoeuvre.

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