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The distance travelled during that time increases.
It increases reaction distance: more metres are travelled in the same interval. Driving faster does not automatically shorten the time a driver takes to react. Drowsiness, fatigue, alcohol or certain substances can increase that time; distinguish distance travelled, reaction time and the available margin before a hazard.
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The distance travelled during that time increases.
The distance decreases because reaction time is the same.
The distance stays unchanged regardless of speed.
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A igual tiempo de reacción, ¿cómo influye aumentar la velocidad en la distancia recorrida antes de empezar a frenar ante un peligro?
- La distancia recorrida durante ese tiempo aumenta.(Correct answer)
- La distancia disminuye porque el tiempo de reacción es el mismo.
- La distancia no cambia, cualquiera que sea la velocidad.
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