What are the risks of driving continuously for many hours?
- Engine power decreases, and that reduces the braking capacity.
- Correct answer: Severe tiredness and a tendency to fall asleep.
- A healthy driver faces no danger in driving continuously for many hours.
- Heating and accelerated wear and tear of the front tires.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Severe tiredness and a tendency to fall asleep.
Driving for many hours without a break wears the driver down. Concentration drops, reactions slow, and the driver may start to doze off, even for a few seconds. This happens to perfectly healthy drivers too. The vehicle itself does not lose engine power or braking ability just because the trip is long. Plan regular rest breaks and stop as soon as you feel tired.