Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

What should you do if you're driving on a motorway and begin to feel drowsy?

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Pull over onto the hard shoulder when it's convenient

Switch on your heater to circulate warm air

Leave at the next exit or service area and stop somewhere safe to rest

Increase your speed to reduce your journey time

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Leave at the next exit or service area and stop somewhere safe to restThis was the right answer

Do not rely on ventilation, music or caffeine to overcome sleepiness. Leave the motorway at the next safe opportunity or use a service area, park somewhere safe and rest. Never stop on a hard shoulder or emergency area merely to sleep.

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Rule 91Highway Code rule · Plan breaks and leave the motorway or use a service area when sleepy; ventilation is only a short bridge to a safe stop.

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