Can the driver's physical or emotional state favor the appearance of distractions while driving?

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Yes, absolutely. The psychophysical state of the driver is fundamental to maintaining attention. Physical factors such as fatigue, drowsiness, or pain, and emotional factors such as stress, sadness, worry, or even strong euphoria, cause the brain to prioritize those thoughts or sensations over the task of driving. This causes the so-called 'tunnel effect' or inattention blindness. The option limiting this to 'only on dual carriageways or motorways' is incorrect because the mind can become distracted on any type of road, being even more dangerous on urban or conventional roads due to the higher number of stimuli and hazards.

Can the driver's physical or emotional state favor the appearance of distractions while driving?

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