What are the main consequences for the driver of traveling at high speed for an extended period of time?

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Driving at high speed forces the brain to process a larger amount of information in less time, significantly increasing mental load. This accelerates the onset of fatigue (physical, visual, and cognitive). Furthermore, the continuous tension required to maintain control of the vehicle at high speeds generates stress, which frequently increases aggression and decreases tolerance towards the maneuvers of other road users. Therefore, it is false that aggression decreases; the stress of speed usually potentiates hostile or impatient behaviors.

What are the main consequences for the driver of traveling at high speed for an extended period of time?

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