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Hazards and alertnessQuestion 266 of 424

You feel tired before a long journey. What should you do?

  1. Drive with the window open
  2. Start early and stop later
  3. Rest and sleep before you start
  4. Drink strong coffee and go
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Correct answer: Rest and sleep before you start

Tiredness greatly raises your risk of a collision. Do not begin a journey when you are tired.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Rules for drivers and motorcyclists (89 to 102), Rule 91

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026