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It increases reaction time and reduces awareness of the surroundings.
Alcohol is one of the risk factors most frequently involved in road traffic accidents, and drivers should avoid consuming it before driving, even in small amounts. Among other effects, alcohol increases the driver's reaction time, risks are perceived less well, it reduces awareness of the surroundings and worsens the accuracy of vehicle handling.
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It improves the accuracy of vehicle handling.
Risks are perceived better.
It increases reaction time and reduces awareness of the surroundings.
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