Guronsan® C Drowsy Driver Quiz

Test your knowledge about drowsy driving :

ANSWER TRUE OR FALSE

Write your answers down on a piece of paper next to each number.

1. Going 18 to 24 hours without sleep is similar to being legally drunk when it comes to driver impairment. ^1a

2. Drowsy driving only happens at night. ^1b

3. Only old people fall asleep at the wheel. ^1d

4. Blasting your aircon or opening your window does a lot to counteract drowsiness. ^1f

5. A companion can help during long road trips1h by staying awake and talking to the driver. ¹ⁱ

6. Pulling over and having a long nap is the most effective way to restore alertness on the road. ¹ⁱ

7. Missing exits or traffic signs1k could be a sign that it’s time to pull over. ^1j

8. Feeling restless or irritable1l could be signs that it’s time to pull over. ^1j

9. It’s best not to eat while on the road. ^1m

10. Common medications can trigger drowsiness. ¹ⁿ

Check your results and add up your score:

1. True. ^1a

2. False. Most fatigue-crashes occur between 4-6 am, but drowsy driving is not restricted to wee hours. ^1c

3. False. More than half of fatigue-related crashes are caused by drivers younger than 25. ^1c

4. False. Blasting your aircon or opening the window does little to counteract drowsiness. 1f Think of how well people sleep on cold winter nights. In fact, keeping your room cool is a commonly given tip for better sleep. ^1g

5. True. ^1h,¹ⁱ

6. False. Pulling over at a safe place and having a short nap is the most effective way to restore alertness on the road. 1i Set your watch or phone to wake you up in 15-20 minutes. Longer naps can increase grogginess and disorientation. 1p

7. True. ^1j,^1k

8. True. ^1j,^1l

9. False. ^1m,¹ⁿ Depriving yourself of food is not the answer. During long road trips, you can maintain a steady energy supply by eating a healthy snack every two hours. ¹ⁿ

10. True. ¹ⁿ If the bottle lists drowsiness as a side effect, it’s best not to get behind the wheel. ^1o

Results for your score:

When it comes to undersanding the dangers and seriousness of drowsy driving and recognising the warning signs you are:

9-10. Wide awake and ready to say Let’s Go on Holiday and Arrive Alive!

7-8. Awake and ready to go, but need to do a fi nal check to make sure you are totally up to speed.

6-7. Not drowsy but not wide awake either. Brush up on your drowsy driver knowledge to make sure you are ready for your holiday drive.

4-5. Your knowledge is groggy. Please review the quiz and aim for a higher score to ensure that when you are ready to say Let’s Go on Holiday, that you Arrive Alive!

1-3. You are in the dangerous drowsy driver zone! Read the safety messages on the Arrive Alive website and retake the quiz before you go on holiday!.