Question 753 · Car theory test
What should a driver do if they experience microsleep whilst driving?
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Correct answer
Stop in a safe place.
Official explanation
A driver should not drive while tired or fatigued. Research has shown that tired drivers are a major road safety risk, both to themselves and to others. If a driver is tired and fighting sleep, they are likely to experience "micro-sleeps". These episodes can last up to 10 seconds and can be experienced even when eyes are open. During a micro-sleep of even 4 seconds, a vehicle can travel 100 metres—more than the length of a football pitch—without the driver being in control of the vehicle.
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