When driving on a hot day...
A)you should take the same breaks as when the temperature is normal.
B)you should take fewer breaks, in order to reach your destination as soon as possible.
C)you should take more breaks, as fatigue sets in more easily.Correct
On very hot days, it must be taken into account that symptoms of tiredness or fatigue appear sooner and more easily. Drivers will feel more irritable on such days. To combat these symptoms, it is advisable to take more frequent and longer breaks.
The most important rules to avoid an accident caused by fatigue are:
- If you feel tired, 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 fatigue.