Question 696 · Car theory test
What should a driver do when feeling tired within a short distance from their destination?
Pick an answer to test yourself.
Correct answer
Stop in a safe place and take a break.
Official explanation
Do not be tempted to keep driving when you are tired, even when you are close to your destination. The driver should stop in a safe place and take a break. Many driver tiredness-related collisions occur within a short distance of their destination as the body begins to relax.
- Topic
- Vehicle maintenance
Practise this topic in the app
Free demo questions for every topic, progress saved, a full mock exam in the official format.
Got it wrong, or had to think? That is one of 805 questions the car theory test can draw from. Sit the car mock exam in the official format (40 questions, 45 minutes, pass mark 35) and see how many more you would miss.
Related questions
- While driving, a driver notices a strong smell of fuel. What should they do?
- What should a driver do to minimise fuel consumption in their vehicle?
- What alternatives can drivers take to help protect the environment?
- What is the danger of sudden braking?
- What is the purpose of electronic stability control?
- Why should a driver adjust their head restraint before starting a journey?