Why is it important for road safety to properly choose the time of day to start a trip?

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Choosing the departure time is a fundamental measure of preventive driving. The correct answer is based on visibility: to avoid being dazzled by the sun when it is low on the horizon. Detailed explanation: Low Sun: At sunrise and sunset, the sun is in a low position. If driving East in the morning or West in the evening, the rays hit the eyes directly, potentially causing temporary blindness, even when using sun visors. Visual Fatigue: Driving with the sun directly in front accelerates the onset of visual fatigue. Analysis of incorrect answers: 'Because the departure time is irrelevant...': False. Planning is key to avoiding traffic jams, adverse weather conditions, and fatigue. 'To avoid making rest stops...': Incorrect. Rest stops are mandatory (recommended every 2 hours or 200 km) regardless of the time the trip starts.

Why is it important for road safety to properly choose the time of day to start a trip?

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