Question 6078
If we have a heated argument before driving...
- it has no effect on driving.
- it is a good idea to have a drink to relax.
- it can affect the driver's concentration, increasing the risk of an accident.
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Correct answer: it can affect the driver's concentration, increasing the risk of an accident.
A heated argument leaves you upset, and that tension stays with you behind the wheel. You keep thinking about what happened, find it hard to concentrate, and make poorer decisions, so the risk of a crash increases. If you are very upset, wait until you calm down before leaving. Having a drink to relax makes things worse, because alcohol also reduces your ability to drive.