Safe and Responsible Driving
How does driver fatigue affect road safety?
- ○It has no measurable effect at normal speeds
- ✓It impairs reaction time and judgement, similar to alcohol
- ○It only affects elderly drivers
- ○It only affects drivers who work night shifts
Correct answer
It impairs reaction time and judgement, similar to alcohol
Fatigue significantly impairs reaction time, concentration and decision-making to a level comparable to alcohol impairment, making it extremely dangerous.
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