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MotorwaysQuestion 208 of 424

You feel sleepy on a long motorway drive. What is the best action?

  1. Stop on the hard shoulder for a rest
  2. Take a break at a service area or leave at the next exit
  3. Open the window and drive on
  4. Speed up to finish the journey sooner
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Correct answer: Take a break at a service area or leave at the next exit

Long motorway drives can make you sleepy. Take a break at a service area, or leave at an exit.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Motorways (253 to 274), Rule 262

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026