When driving a vehicle, does your ability to perceive road signs and signals improve with time?

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 entitlements, instructors and lecturers (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1019).

Explanation

Correct answer: No

The ability to notice road signs and signals deteriorates with the amount of time spent behind the wheel due to increasing fatigue. Fatigue weakens concentration, slows reaction time, and narrows the field of vision, making it easy for a driver to miss important information on the road. This is why you should take regular rest breaks during long journeys.

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