You feel drowsy on a long drive and catch yourself drifting. The safest action is to:

• A.Drive faster to finish the trip sooner
• B.Open the window and keep driving for hours
• C.Follow another vehicle closely for guidance
• D.Pull off at a safe place and rest — do not try to push through with speed or stimulants

Why

Fatigue slows reaction time much like alcohol does. Only rest restores alertness, so stop somewhere safe rather than risk falling asleep at speed.

Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 8: Defensive Driving · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-040).

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