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Alcohol, drugs and fatigueQuestion 248 of 296

Why should you not use cruise control when you are very tired?

  1. Cruise control uses more fuel when you are tired
  2. You must be alert and ready to react at once in an emergency
  3. Cruise control only works when you steer with both hands
  4. Cruise control makes the car go too slowly
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Correct answer: You must be alert and ready to react at once in an emergency

A very tired driver must be ready to react at once in an emergency. Do not use cruise control when you are overtired.

Source: Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook (Service Nova Scotia, 2000, reprinted with revisions to 2017), Chapter 6, Driving and Impairment: Driver fatigue, page 163

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026