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Question 7889

If a driver is traveling on a freeway and starts to feel drowsy, what must they do?

  1. Continue driving and rest after 2 hours or 200 kilometers have passed.
  2. Stop as soon as possible in a suitable place and rest.
  3. Have a soft drink and drive with the windows open.
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Correct answer: Stop as soon as possible in a suitable place and rest.

As soon as you feel drowsy, stop as soon as possible and sleep for a while. On a freeway, look for a service area or rest area, like the one in the image, or take the next exit. Taking a break every 2 hours or 200 km helps prevent drowsiness; if you're already drowsy, don't wait until then. A soft drink or opening the windows isn't enough once drowsiness has set in.

Manual del Permiso B en Lectura Fácil · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación