Question 5248
Driving under the effects of amphetamines is dangerous because...
- it increases the feeling of fatigue.
- it reduces the feeling of fatigue.
- it reduces drowsiness and the driver underestimates their own abilities.
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Correct answer: it reduces the feeling of fatigue.
Amphetamines are stimulants and reduce the feeling of fatigue. You may keep driving for hours without noticing how tired you are while your body becomes exhausted, and when the effects wear off, an urgent need to sleep hits you suddenly. They also delay sleepiness, but drivers overestimate their abilities rather than underestimate them.