A factor that encourages driver distraction is...
A)an excessively simple traffic situation.
B)high ambient light.
C)low ambient light.Correct
The causes that encourage a driver to become distracted while driving are:
* Factors related to the driver (main cause of distraction):
- Behaviours that require their attention (mobile phone, GPS, playing with children, eating, drinking, removing an insect from the vehicle, etc.).
- Fatigue and drowsiness.
- Stress, anxiety or depression.
- Advanced age.
- Consumption of alcohol, drugs or medication.
- Certain personality traits.
* Factors external to the driver:
- Familiar roads.
- Low ambient light and changes in light (tunnels, glare, etc.).
- Complex situations (many signs, vehicles, pedestrians, etc.).
- Signs or places partially hidden or at the edges of the visual field.