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What signs indicate driver tiredness?
What signs indicate driver tiredness?
How can driver fatigue contribute to accidents?
How can driver fatigue contribute to accidents?
What is the recommended minimum hours of sleep per night for adults?
What is the recommended minimum hours of sleep per night for adults?
How often should rest stops be planned to prevent driver fatigue?
How often should rest stops be planned to prevent driver fatigue?
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What is a recommended strategy to prevent driver tiredness?
What is a recommended strategy to prevent driver tiredness?
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Study Notes
- Driver tiredness and fatigue contribute to rollover crashes and head-on collisions on the roads, often caused by drivers falling asleep.
- Signs of driver tiredness include struggling to keep eyes open, frequent yawning, slow reaction times, wandering across center lines, drifting across lanes, and following vehicles too closely.
- It is recommended that adults get a minimum of 6 hours of sleep per night to ensure proper brain function affecting visual perception, physical reflexes, and memory.
- To prevent driver fatigue, it is advised to start journeys refreshed, plan rest stops every 2 hours or every 200 kilometers, and take breaks to refresh the body and mind.
- Visit the website arrivealive.co.za for more information on road safety and preventing driver tiredness.
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Test your knowledge on preventing driver fatigue and staying safe on the roads. Learn about the signs of driver tiredness, recommended sleep hours for adults, and strategies to avoid fatigue-related accidents. Visit arrivealive.co.za for further information.