Why is it essential to prevent excessive heat inside the vehicle while driving?

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Excessive heat (above 23ºC or 24ºC) acts as a significant risk factor. The correct answer is to avoid drowsiness and fatigue. DGT studies indicate that driving with an interior temperature of 35ºC causes perception and attention errors similar to driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.5 g/l. Heat does not cause immediate suffocation (provided there is ventilation), and cooling the car typically increases fuel consumption (due to air conditioning use), rather than reducing it; therefore, the primary reason is safety and maintaining the driver's psychophysical abilities.

Why is it essential to prevent excessive heat inside the vehicle while driving?

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