Can the road, its surroundings and the vehicle itself contribute to the occurrence of distractions while driving?
A)Yes, the vehicle and the road but not its surroundings.
B)Yes, the road but not its surroundings.
C)Yes.Correct
Distractions can be caused by events on the road and its surroundings or within the vehicle itself.
Distractions are responsible for almost 40% of accidents.
The main causes of internal distractions are:
- Looking at a GPS, a map, etc. - Using a mobile phone and operating the music system.
- Thinking, having important conversations or arguing.
- Turning one's head to talk to or play with children.
- Removing an insect from the vehicle.
- Eating, drinking or smoking.
- Looking in the rear-view mirror or looking at something in the surroundings.
The main causes of external distractions are:
- Familiar roads.
- Low ambient light and changes in lighting (tunnels, glare, etc.).
- Complex situations (many signs, vehicles, pedestrians, etc.).
- Signs or places partially hidden or at the edges of the visual field.
Distractions are responsible for almost 40% of accidents.
The main causes of internal distractions are:
- Looking at a GPS, a map, etc. - Using a mobile phone and operating the music system.
- Thinking, having important conversations or arguing.
- Turning one's head to talk to or play with children.
- Removing an insect from the vehicle.
- Eating, drinking or smoking.
- Looking in the rear-view mirror or looking at something in the surroundings.
The main causes of external distractions are:
- Familiar roads.
- Low ambient light and changes in lighting (tunnels, glare, etc.).
- Complex situations (many signs, vehicles, pedestrians, etc.).
- Signs or places partially hidden or at the edges of the visual field.