Car permit · Distraction and fatigue
During a long trip, what helps prevent drowsiness?
Correct answer: Pulling over for a rest break at regular intervals.
Answer options
- AReducing your speed to give yourself more time to react
- BDriving faster so you spend less time on the road
- CPulling over for a rest break at regular intervals Correct
Why
Fatigue builds over hours behind the wheel, and regular stops to rest, roughly every two hours or 100 miles, are the most reliable way to stay alert. Changing your speed does nothing to restore alertness.
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Topic: Distraction and fatigue License: Car permit
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