Yes. Driving with excess heat can increase the risk of accidents at the wheel by 11% if it exceeds 27 degrees Celsius inside the vehicle interior, even reaching up to 22% in the event of temperatures above it. 32 degrees Celsius , according to a study released by Hella, a comprehensive supplier to the automotive industry, on the occasion of holiday trips.
The study found that an excessive temperature accentuates the feeling of fatigue, decreasing their alertness and concentration and increasing the reaction time to any unforeseen event on the road.
In addition, it is essential to guarantee the quality of the air inside the vehicle, preventing humidity from fogging the windows and causing visibility problems or even too dry air affecting the ocular mucosa, generating itching and irritation that can disturb driving. Also, it is important to prevent possible allergic reactions caused by the presence of microorganisms that usually settle in dirty air filters and evaporators.
