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Difficulty: EasyFatigue and Tiredness

You are preparing to drive home after finishing a strenuous work shift, but you feel completely exhausted and are struggling to stay awake. What should you do before getting behind the wheel?

  1. A
    Drive above the speed limit so that your total time on the road is reduced
  2. Delay your journey until you have rested and had sufficient sleepAnswer
  3. C
    Select neutral on descending slopes to reduce the effort needed to operate the pedals
  4. D
    Follow closely behind another vehicle and focus exclusively on its rear lights

Answer

Delay your journey until you have rested and had sufficient sleep
According to the Highway Code, you must never begin a journey if you are feeling tired or exhausted. The only safe action is to delay setting off until you have had adequate rest and sleep.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess driver fitness before starting the trip
Recognise that severe exhaustion impairs judgment, reaction times, and vehicle control
The Highway Code explicitly states that drivers must ensure they are fit to drive before embarking on any journey
2
Select the only safe and lawful course of action
Postpone driving until adequate sleep and rest have been obtained
Fatigue cannot be resolved by driving techniques or rushing; sleep is essential to restore alertness

Key Concept

Pre-journey fitness to drive and driver fatigue prevention
Estimated Time:40s
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Fatigue and Tiredness

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