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Topic: The driver's condition · Nº 345 / 590

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Cuando se realizan trayectos largos, ¿es recomendable parar y descansar un rato?

On long journeys, is it advisable to stop and rest for a while?

  • ASolo si el trayecto discurre principalmente por autovías o autopistas.Only if the route is mainly on dual carriageways (autovías) or motorways (autopistas).
  • BSí; 20 o 30 minutos cada 2 horas de conducción o cada 200 kilómetros.Yes; 20 or 30 minutes every 2 hours of driving or every 200 kilometres.
  • CNo, porque se alarga el tiempo de viaje de forma innecesaria y aumenta la fatiga.No, because it makes the journey unnecessarily longer and increases fatigue.
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  • BSí; 20 o 30 minutos cada 2 horas de conducción o cada 200 kilómetros.Yes; 20 or 30 minutes every 2 hours of driving or every 200 kilometres.
Explanation

The most important rules to avoid an accident caused by sleepiness or fatigue are: if we feel tired or sleepy while driving, the best thing is to stop and rest in a suitable place and sleep for about 20 or 30 minutes; rest for 20 to 30 minutes every 2 hours or every 200 kilometres at most; always watch for the signs and symptoms of sleepiness or fatigue.

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