What should you do if you feel tired while driving on a motorway?
- A Stop on the hard shoulder for a rest
- B Carry on, but drive slowly
- C Leave the motorway at the next exit
- D Try to complete your journey more quickly
Why this is the answer
Do not continue to drive if you feel the onset of tiredness. Find a safe place to stop for a rest. Walking around in the fresh air during your break will help but it's no substitute for adequate rest.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Stop on the hard shoulder for a rest — The hard shoulder is for emergencies, and tiredness is foreseeable.
- B
- Carry on, but drive slowly — Driving slowly while tired keeps you on the road for longer.
- D
- Try to complete your journey more quickly — Hurrying to finish is the worst response to being tired.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 8
- Driving Goods Vehicles — section 8
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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