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Difficulty: MediumIllness and Eyesight

A driver begins to feel severely dizzy and unwell while driving on a dual carriageway. What should the driver do?

  1. A
    Switch on the hazard warning lights and keep driving in the left lane until reaching home
  2. Leave the dual carriageway at the next safe exit or pull into a lay-by to stopAnswer
  3. C
    Depress the clutch pedal and coast in neutral to minimise physical effort
  4. D
    Increase vehicle speed to complete the journey before the symptoms worsen

Answer

Leave the dual carriageway at the next safe exit or pull into a lay-by to stop
When experiencing sudden illness or dizziness, a driver must not attempt to continue the journey. The only safe course of action is to leave the high-speed carriageway at the next exit or pull into a designated lay-by, turn off the engine, and seek medical assistance if necessary.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess the driver's physiological state and ability to maintain control
Severe dizziness impairs perception, coordination, and reaction time, making continued driving unsafe
Drivers have a legal and moral responsibility to be fit to drive at all times
2
Identify the safest procedure to terminate the journey
Exit the dual carriageway at the next junction or stop in a designated lay-by
Removing the vehicle from active traffic lanes prevents collisions and allows the driver to seek medical help safely

Key Concept

Driver Fitness and Response to Sudden Illness
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Illness and Eyesight

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