Choose an answer to see straight away whether it is right, and why. Read the rule first if you need to.
On a long journey, how often should you take a break?
India Drive Safe recommends a break of at least 15 minutes every two hours, and more often if you feel tired.
Answer B. India Drive Safe recommends a break of at least 15 minutes every two hours, and more often if you feel tired.
You start yawning and drifting in your lane. What is the safest thing to do?
These are signs you are about to fall asleep. Stop in a safe place off the carriageway (not the expressway shoulder), and nap or stop for the night. Fresh air and music work only for minutes.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 5(2)
Answer C. These are signs you are about to fall asleep. Stop in a safe place off the carriageway (not the expressway shoulder), and nap or stop for the night. Fresh air and music work only for minutes.
Between which hours does India Drive Safe advise avoiding driving where you can?
The body is programmed to sleep between about midnight and 6 a.m.
Answer D. The body is programmed to sleep between about midnight and 6 a.m.
Which of these is a warning sign that you are too tired to drive?
Also: repeated yawning, drifting from your lane, missing signs, and nodding. Stop as soon as possible.
Answer C. Also: repeated yawning, drifting from your lane, missing signs, and nodding. Stop as soon as possible.
What does Regulation 5(2) require of every driver?
A driver too tired to stay alert is not fit to drive.
Answer D. A driver too tired to stay alert is not fit to drive.
How long should a short nap be when you stop because you feel sleepy?
A 15–20 minute nap, ideally after a caffeine drink, helps for a while. If still sleepy, stop for the night or hand over.
Answer C. A 15–20 minute nap, ideally after a caffeine drink, helps for a while. If still sleepy, stop for the night or hand over.
You have just finished a night shift. Should you start a long drive?
Never start a long drive after a night shift or a night with little sleep.
Answer C. Never start a long drive after a night shift or a night with little sleep.
Under the Motor Transport Workers Act, what was the normal daily working limit for transport drivers?
Eight hours a day, a half-hour break after five hours, and nine hours' rest between duties; now consolidated into the OSH Code 2020.
MV Act s.91; Motor Transport Workers Act 1961
Answer C. Eight hours a day, a half-hour break after five hours, and nine hours' rest between duties; now consolidated into the OSH Code 2020.
Where should you stop to rest on an expressway?
Parked vehicles on the shoulder are often hit. Never stop on the carriageway just to rest.
Driving Regulations 2017, Reg. 22
Answer D. Parked vehicles on the shoulder are often hit. Never stop on the carriageway just to rest.
What kind of meal is best before a long drive?
A heavy meal makes you drowsy. Eat light and drink water.
Answer C. A heavy meal makes you drowsy. Eat light and drink water.