South Carolina driving lesson · Be in Shape to Drive
Fatigue
A 2-minute lesson from the South Carolina course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
A tired driver sees less and reacts more slowly. Plan your trip so you're rested, and stop as soon as drowsiness sets in. Falling asleep at the wheel is exactly what you're avoiding.
Fatigue
Physical or mental tiredness caused by physical or mental strain, repetitive tasks, illness or lack of sleep.
Two hours into a highway trip you start yawning and drifting. Don't push on with the radio up. Take the next exit or rest area and nap for 15 to 20 minutes, or stop for the night.
Check your understanding
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
Most people need how many hours of sleep per day to maintain proper alertness?
4 to 6 hours
10 to 12 hours
7 to 9 hours
5 to 7 hours
Answer: 7 to 9 hours
Most people need 7 to 9 hours per day to maintain proper alertness throughout their awake hours.