You're about to drive home. What should you do if you feel very tired and have a severe headache?
- A Wait until you're fit and well before driving
- B Drive home, but take a tablet for headaches
- C Drive home if you can stay awake for the journey
- D Wait for a short time, then drive home slowly
Why this is the answer
All of your concentration should be on your driving. Any pain you feel will distract you, and you should avoid driving when drowsy. The safest course of action is to wait until you've rested and are feeling better before starting your journey.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- Drive home, but take a tablet for headaches — A tablet takes time to work, and the tiredness is still there.
- C
- Drive home if you can stay awake for the journey — Having to work at staying awake is the warning itself.
- D
- Wait for a short time, then drive home slowly — Neither a short wait nor a low speed fixes it.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 1
- The Highway Code — rule 90–91
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
Where this question comes from
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