Question 5775
If symptoms of drowsiness appear while driving, is consuming stimulant substances such as coffee useful for overcoming it?
- Yes, it can be useful in the short term, but the best thing is to stop and sleep for a while.
- No, under no circumstances.
- Yes, to fight drowsiness it is better to drink a coffee than to stop and sleep for a while.
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Correct answer: Yes, it can be useful in the short term, but the best thing is to stop and sleep for a while.
A cup of coffee can make you more alert for a while, so it can help in the short term. But it does not replace the rest you need, and drowsiness can return suddenly when its effects wear off. The best thing to do is stop somewhere suitable and sleep for a while.