CDL · Distraction and fatigue
What should you do when drowsiness sets in while you are driving?
Correct answer: Stop somewhere safe and rest.
Answer options
- ADrive more slowly and keep going
- BDrink coffee and keep driving
- CStop somewhere safe and rest Correct
Why
Only rest truly cures sleepiness, so leave the road and take a nap or a break before going on. Coffee and other stimulants help only briefly and can leave you more tired when they wear off, and driving slower does nothing to make you more alert.
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Topic: Distraction and fatigue License: CDL
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