Fatigue and alcohol: practice and explanations

Fatigue requires a stop in a safe place to rest.

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Fatigue and alcohol

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Fatigue requires a stop in a safe place to rest. Alcohol can reduce attention and reflexes, cause drowsiness or recklessness. Approaching the vehicle in front and drinking does not resolve fatigue.

Tiredness and alcohol: the point to remember

Fatigue requires a stop in a safe place to rest. Alcohol can reduce attention and reflexes, cause drowsiness or recklessness. Approaching the vehicle in front and drinking does not resolve fatigue.

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Now it's your turn01 / 2
A tired driver at the wheel, with no manoeuvre indicated.

True or false?

A driver showing signs of tiredness should reach the nearest suitable lay-by and rest.

Italian text

E' opportuno, per il conducente che accusa segni di stanchezza, raggiungere la più vicina piazzola di sosta e riposare

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: TRUE

The phrase proposes to reach a pitch to stop and rest. The point is to stop fatigued driving in a safe place, not continue to drive without limits or approach the vehicle in front.

Now it's your turn02 / 2
A tired driver at the wheel, with no manoeuvre indicated.

True or false?

A driver showing signs of tiredness should drive as close as possible to the vehicle ahead.

Italian text

E' opportuno, per il conducente che accusa segni di stanchezza, avvicinarsi il più possibile al veicolo che lo precede nella marcia

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: FALSE

Approaching the vehicle in front reduces the safety margin; it does not resolve fatigue.