Question 1614 · Truck theory test
After driving for a number of hours and feeling sleepy, what is the best action a driver can take to avoid an incident?
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Correct answer
Stop and drink a cup or two of strong coffee or a caffeinated drink and take a nap for a maximum of 20 minutes.
Official explanation
You should stop and drink a cup or two of strong coffee or a caffeinated drink and take a nap for a maximum of 20 minutes. Caffeine takes about 20 minutes to take effect. If you nap for more than 20 minutes you might wake feeling groggy.
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- Safe & responsible driving · Fitness to Drive
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