What should the driver do if they are driving and feel tired?
- A The driver should stop and take a break.
- B The driver should increase speed so as to shorten the journey.
- C The driver should drive along the centre of the road and reduce speed.
- D The driver should drive on the hard shoulder where available.
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Correct answer: The driver should stop and take a break..
Driving when you are tired can be very dangerous; and it may cause you to micro-sleep (or nod off momentarily). At 100 km/h you travel at 28 metres a second; so if you micro-sleep for just 4 seconds you would travel over 100 metres without being in control of the vehicle. Never drive if you are fighting sleep.
Driving when you are tired can be very dangerous; and it may cause you to micro-sleep (or nod off momentarily). At 100 km/h you travel at 28 metres a second; so if you micro-sleep for just 4 seconds you would travel over 100 metres without being in control of the vehicle. Never drive if you are fighting sleep.