Speed

Driving at very high speed on a well-maintained road can make the driver feel:

Question image: Driving at very high speed on a well-maintained road can make the driver feel:
  • A More stressed and alert
  • B They are going faster than they actually are
  • ✓ They are going slower than they actually are
  • D Tired more quickly than at lower speeds

Why this is the correct answer

At high speed, the sensation of speed decreases because the environment becomes monotonous. The driver may perceive they are going slower than they actually are, leading to unconscious further acceleration.

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