Can you feel sleepy while driving even if you have had enough sleep?
A)Yes, in the early hours of the night.
B)No.
C)Yes, especially in the early hours of the morning and the early afternoon.Correct
Even if a driver has had enough sleep, they may still feel drowsiness, especially in the early hours of the morning (between 3:00 and 5:00) and in the early afternoon (just after eating, during digestion, between 14:00 and 16:00).
The most important rules to avoid having an accident due to drowsiness or fatigue are:
- If we feel tired or sleepy while driving, the most advisable thing is to stop and rest in a suitable place and sleep for about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Rest for 20 to 30 minutes every 2 hours or every 200 kilometres at most.
- Always be alert to the signs and symptoms of drowsiness or fatigue.