Car permit · Distraction and fatigue
Which of these affects your driving in the same way that a lack of sleep does?
Correct answer: Drinking alcohol.
Answer options
- ADriving with teen passengers
- BDrinking coffee
- CDrinking alcohol Correct
Why
A tired driver reacts more slowly, thinks less clearly, and struggles to stay focused, which closely matches the impairment caused by drinking. Rest is the only real fix for fatigue.
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Topic: Distraction and fatigue License: Car permit
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