Question 4895
Of the following traffic situations, which one promotes drowsiness while driving?
- Driving on roads where the surroundings change frequently.
- Monotonous situations, such as driving on a high-capacity divided highway (autovía) with no traffic for many kilometers.
- Driving in an urban area, when traffic is heavy but flowing smoothly.
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Correct answer: Monotonous situations, such as driving on a high-capacity divided highway (autovía) with no traffic for many kilometers.
Unchanging surroundings lower your alertness, making drowsiness more likely. This happens on a straight, empty high-capacity divided highway (autovía) with the same scenery for kilometers, like the one in the image. Curves, signs, and city traffic demand your attention and keep you more awake.