What should you do if you're feeling tired but there's nowhere to stop safely?
- A Increase your speed to find a stopping place more quickly
- B Make sure there’s a supply of fresh air
- C Gently tap the steering wheel
- D Keep changing speed to improve your concentration
Why this is the answer
If you're travelling on a long journey, plan your route before you leave. This will help you to • be decisive at intersections and junctions • plan your rest stops • know approximately how long the journey will take. Make sure that the vehicle you're travelling in is well ventilated. A warm, stuffy atmosphere can make you drowsy, which will impair your judgement and perception.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Increase your speed to find a stopping place more quickly — Speeding up while tired shortens the time you have to react.
- C
- Gently tap the steering wheel — Tapping the wheel keeps your hands busy, not your mind awake.
- D
- Keep changing speed to improve your concentration — Changing speed is a distraction, not a cure.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 1
- Driving Goods Vehicles — section 1
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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