You feel sleepy on a dual carriageway. Which action does the Highway Code support?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Leave at the next safe place, drink a strong caffeinated drink and take a nap of up to 15 minutes
- Step 1: Fresh air and loud music only mask tiredness for a few minutes, and a sleepy driver can fall asleep at the wheel without warning. Step 2. The Code says to stop somewhere safe, take a caffeinated drink and sleep for no more than about 15 minutes. Answer: Leave at the next safe place, drink a strong caffeinated drink and take a nap of up to 15 minutes. Why not the others: Air and music do not cure tiredness, speed shortens your reaction margin, and the central reservation is not a legal or safe place to stop.
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