CDL · Distraction and fatigue
When it comes to staying awake and alert on the road, which statement is correct?
Correct answer: Nothing but sleep can really cure fatigue.
Answer options
- ANothing but sleep can really cure fatigue. Correct
- BA 30-minute coffee stop refreshes you more than a 30-minute nap.
- CCertain pills can cure fatigue.
Why
Fatigue is the body's need for rest, and only sleep meets that need. Stimulant drugs and coffee may hide tiredness for a short time without removing it, and even a half-hour nap does more good than a half-hour coffee break.
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Topic: Distraction and fatigue License: CDL
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