Ch. 4 · Pre-Drive Conduct

At high speeds, visual acuity improves, and distant objects become especially easier to see.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The text states: "At high speeds, visual acuity decreases, and nearby objects become especially harder to see." The question says "visual acuity improves" and "distant objects become easier to see," both of which contradict the text, so this is incorrect.

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 5: Human capability and driving

Hikari
Hikari
At high speed you can focus way ahead, so distant stuff gets clearer, right?
Misaki
Misaki
Actually, it's the opposite. At high speeds, your visual acuity decreases, and nearby objects become especially harder to see.
Hikari
Hikari
Wait, so I see worse up close when I'm going fast?
Misaki
Misaki
Exactly. Your field of view narrows and details blur—so slow down when you need precision.

Source: Ch. 4 Pre-Drive Conduct · Section (第５節 安全運転に必要な知識など) · １ 視覚の特性 (１) - 高速になると視力が低下し、特に近くのものが見えにくくなるので、注意しましよう。

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