When driving in a state of emotional arousal, does the precision and accuracy of your reactions in dangerous situation improve?

Description

§ 1 pt. 1c of Annex No. 1 to the Regulation of the Minister of Transport, Construction and Maritime Economy on the training of persons applying for driving licences, instructors and lecturers (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1019).

Explanation

Correct answer: No

Strong emotions, such as anger, stress or euphoria, negatively affect the ability to assess the situation on the road and to concentrate. A driver in such a state has a tendency to make risky decisions and to have sudden, ill-considered reactions. As a result, the precision and accuracy of actions in a hazardous situation are significantly impaired, not improved.

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