Car permit · Distraction and fatigue
Drivers who snack or sip a beverage while driving are more likely to:
Correct answer: Struggle to keep their vehicle under control.
Answer options
- AStruggle to keep their vehicle under control. Correct
- BPerform better at the wheel since they are not hungry.
- CFind it hard to drive at low speeds.
Why
Food and drinks are a distraction: handling them takes a hand off the steering wheel and your attention off traffic. As a result, you steer less smoothly and react more slowly to hazards.
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Topic: Distraction and fatigue License: Car permit
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