When is the risk of falling asleep at the wheel highest?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. In the early hours and in the mid-afternoon
- Step 1: The body clock dips twice a day. Step 2. Plan rests for these times. Answer: In the early hours and in the mid-afternoon. Why not the others: Only around noon, in strong sunshine on the road: the body-clock dips are at night and mid-afternoon. Only after midnight on weekends: the effect depends on body clock and sleep, not the weekday. Only after eating a light snack: a small snack is not the main cause.
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