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Which statement best describes reaction time?
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It shortens if the traffic situation is complex.
It shortens if the traffic situation is complex.

It lengthens if the traffic situation is complex.
It lengthens if the traffic situation is complex.

It is not affected by driver impairment.
It is not affected by driver impairment.

It averages 3/4 of a second.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes reaction time is:

It lengthens if the traffic situation is complex.

Complex traffic situations require more cognitive processing, which can increase the time it takes for a driver to react.