Introduction
Much of being a safe driver is being fit to drive in the first place and knowing when this is the case.
When we discuss driver fitness we tend to refer to sobriety, fatigue, eyesight etc - all those conditions that might impact on the ability to see, think, and move well enough to safely operate a vehicle.
In this section, we would like to investigate the importance of an often overlooked factor – physical fitness of the driver.
Physical fitness is used in two close meanings: general fitness (a state of health and well-being) and specific fitness (a task-oriented definition based on the ability to perform specific aspects of sports or occupations).
Physical Fitness and Driving Ability
Driving a vehicle is a physical activity, and a driver who gets no physical exercise may not have the required strength, flexibility, or coordination to control and operate a vehicle safely.
A driver must:
see and hear clearly
synthesize different types...
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