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Question 6435

Does heat while driving pose a risk to road safety?

  1. No; heat poses no risk to road safety.
  2. Yes; that is why you should always drive with the windows down.
  3. Yes; it promotes fatigue and the driver takes longer to react.
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Correct answer: Yes; it promotes fatigue and the driver takes longer to react.

Yes. Heat inside the car makes fatigue and drowsiness set in sooner, slows your reactions, and makes distractions and aggression more likely. To counter it, use the air conditioning between 20 and 23 degrees, drink water, and take more frequent breaks. Always driving with the windows down is not recommended.

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