Question

a. when assessing your personal fitness to drive from lesson 4, what are 3 factors that can negatively impact your driving? before i get in a car to drive, i need to check my brain & body to be sure i am fit to drive. i need to make sure that i: 1. have a lot of energy 2. not under the influence 3. emotional distress this question asks about your own personal fitness, not the fitness of your vehicle. b. choose one and explain the concern the one factor that i will discuss is: this would affect my driving in this way:

Explanation:

For part A, lack of energy can lead to drowsiness and slower reaction - times. Being under the influence (of drugs or alcohol) impairs judgment and motor skills. Emotional distress can cause distraction and poor decision - making. For part B, if we choose emotional distress, when a person is emotionally distressed, they may be pre - occupied with their problems, have trouble concentrating on the road, and may overreact or underreact to driving situations.

Answer:

A. Lack of energy, being under the influence, emotional distress
B. Emotional distress: When emotionally distressed, a driver may be distracted, have trouble concentrating on the road, and may make poor driving decisions due to over - or under - reacting to situations.