You are completing a long journey on a dual carriageway and begin to feel sleepy. In what order should you carry out the following actions to safely manage this fatigue according to official road safety guidelines?
- 1Exit the dual carriageway safely at the next service area or designated rest stop.
- 2Drink two cups of caffeinated coffee or another high-caffeine beverage.
- 3Take a short nap of around 15 minutes while waiting for the caffeine to take effect.
- 4Check that you feel completely refreshed and alert before resuming your journey.
Cevap
Exit safely at a service area → Drink two cups of caffeinated coffee → Take a short 15-minute nap → Check alertness before resuming driving
According to official DVSA guidance and Highway Code Rule 91, the only effective countermeasure for driver fatigue is proper rest. When tiredness occurs, drivers must safely exit the road at an approved rest facility, consume a caffeinated beverage, take a short nap of around 15 minutes to allow the caffeine to enter their system, and ensure they feel completely refreshed before resuming their journey.
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Highway Code procedures for safely managing driver fatigue and taking an effective rest break
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