What effect does driving on a road with a monotonous environment and little traffic have on the driver?

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Driving on roads with a monotonous environment (repetitive landscapes, long straight stretches) and little traffic promotes fatigue, boredom, and drowsiness. Since there are few external stimuli, the brain relaxes its level of alertness, which increases the number of distractions behind the wheel and extends reaction times. It is common to experience what is known as 'highway hypnosis.' Therefore, it is false that concentration increases; on the contrary, without the need for constant response to traffic, it is much harder to maintain sustained attention.

What effect does driving on a road with a monotonous environment and little traffic have on the driver?

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