CDL · Distraction and fatigue
Which habit helps you stay alert behind the wheel?
Correct answer: Taking short rest breaks before drowsiness sets in.
Answer options
- AUsing a cold remedy any time you catch a cold
- BPlanning trips for the hours when you usually sleep
- CTaking short rest breaks before drowsiness sets in Correct
Why
Fatigue goes away only with rest, so build regular short stops into your trip and take them before sleepiness hits. Many cold remedies cause drowsiness, and driving during the hours you would normally be asleep makes fatigue much more likely.
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Topic: Distraction and fatigue License: CDL
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