Emotions can affect your driving by:
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Decreasing your chances of an accident.
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Making you more aware of others around you.
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Lessening your concentration on the driving task.
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Causing you to go to sleep at the wheel.
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Explanation
When you are experiencing strong emotions such as worry, excitement, anger, or sadness, your mind may be preoccupied with those emotions rather than fully focused on driving. This distraction can impair your ability to pay attention to the road, observe traffic conditions, and make quick and accurate decisions.
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