Revision question · Drivers' hours and rest periods

You're driving a lorry. During the journey you begin to feel ill and are unable to concentrate. What should you do?

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Stop in a safe place and seek help

Continue your journey and keep your windows open

Increase your speed to finish your work earlier

Keep stopping at regular intervals for rest

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Stop in a safe place and seek helpThis was the right answer

If you become unwell, it will affect your ability to concentrate. You must be fully alert and ready for any hazards that might occur while you're driving. Stop in a safe place and call for help. You may have to call out a relief driver to complete the journey for you.

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Rule 90Highway Code rule · Feeling unwell and unable to concentrate requires a safe stop and appropriate help, not pressing on to meet a schedule.

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