Topic: The driver's condition · Nº 530 / 590

¿Puede sentir sueño conduciendo aunque haya dormido suficiente?

Can you feel sleepy while driving even if you have slept enough?

  • ASí, en las primeras horas de la noche.Yes, in the first hours of the night.
  • BNo.No.
  • CSí, especialmente en horas de madrugada y las primeras horas de la tarde.Yes, especially in the early hours of the night and the early afternoon.
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Correct answer

  • CSí, especialmente en horas de madrugada y las primeras horas de la tarde.Yes, especially in the early hours of the night and the early afternoon.
Explanation

Even if they have slept enough, a driver can feel drowsy, especially in the early hours of the night (between 3:00 and 5:00) and in the early afternoon (just after lunch, during digestion, between 14:00 and 16:00). The most important rules to avoid an accident caused by sleepiness or fatigue are: - If you 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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