Fatigue and Emotions
Fatigue is as dangerous as alcohol. Not remembering the last few miles, frequent blinking, hitting the rumble strip and missing exits are all signals to stop. Alone and drowsy, pull off for a 20-minute nap; before a long trip sleep 7 to 9 hours and rest every 100 miles or 2 hours.
Aggressive driving is an offense and road rage is a crime. Around a road rager, move away, do not respond, watch the road, and if followed drive somewhere public and call the police.
Example: late at night on the freeway you realize you cannot recall passing the last exit. The answer is not to open the window for air but to stop at the next rest area and sleep.
Related questions
- You feel drowsy on a long solo drive. The most effective remedy is:
- Which of these is a sign of drowsy driving?
- Another driver is gesturing at you and tailgating, clearly enraged. You should:
- Which statement about aggressive driving and road rage is correct?
- On a long trip, how often should you plan to stop and rest to stay alert?
- After a few hours on the freeway, you realize you cannot remember the last few miles, and your tires just hit the rumble strip. What should you do?
- You just had a heated argument with a family member and you are shaking with anger, but you are running late for an appointment. What should you do?
- On a long night drive your eyelids are getting heavy, and the car suddenly chimes to get your attention. Which feature is this?
- After several hours of driving, your back aches, you keep yawning, and it is getting harder to keep your attention on the road. In the manual's classification, which type of distraction is this?
- Besides faster reactions and better decisions, what other benefit of full attention does the manual mention?
- You have a full day of long-distance driving tomorrow. How much sleep does the manual recommend tonight?
- On a long trip, how often does the manual suggest stopping for a break?
- Late at night on the freeway, you have hit the shoulder rumble strips twice in a row and just missed your exit. What should you do?
- You just had a big argument with a family member and get into the car angry, about to leave. What does the manual advise?
- Which statement about drowsy driving compared with drunk driving is correct?
- Emotions and road rage, which of the following counts as aggressive driving as the manual defines it?
- You watch a driver get out and smash another car's window with a bat. It is happening right now. When you call 911, what does the manual say to provide?
- Friends invite you to an unauthorized street racing takeover tonight. Your only job is to block cross traffic at an intersection. Which statement is correct?
- Why does the manual advise dealing with anxiety or anger before you start driving?
- You are on a long trip with a friend. After more than two hours at the wheel, you start blinking frequently and your eyelids feel heavy. What does the manual advise?
- After several hours of driving, you notice you are restless, irritated by everyone, and increasingly impatient with the slow car ahead. What does this most likely indicate?