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What can a driver do to stay alert on a long journey?

  1. A.Stop, park in a safe place and have a cup of coffee.
  2. B.Listen attentively to the radio.
  3. C.Turn up the temperature in the vehicle.
  4. D.Roll down the window and allow fresh air in.
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Correct answer: A. Stop, park in a safe place and have a cup of coffee.

If a driver continues to drive fighting sleep it can be the same as being over the drink driving limit. Stopping the vehicle in a safe place, drinking caffeine and taking a nap for 15 minutes will revive the driver allowing them to continue for a short period.

This is an official-style question from the Safe and Responsible Driving topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 807 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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