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Which of the following factors can increase reaction time?

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MCQ

Type

practice

Style

Topic

Forces and motion

Question

  1. A. Increased speed of the vehicle.
  2. B. Tiredness.
  3. C. Good road conditions.
  4. D. Shorter braking distance.

Answer

Tiredness.

Explanation

Tiredness can slow down a driver's reaction time, leading to increased thinking distance.

Common mistake

Misunderstanding Thinking Distance

Students often think that thinking distance is only affected by speed, ignoring other factors like reaction time.

Emphasize that thinking distance is influenced by both speed and the driver's reaction time, which can be affected by distractions, tiredness, or alcohol.

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