If you are experiencing heightened stress or fatigue while driving, which action is recommended?

• A. Not drive
• B. Drive with caution
• C. Drive faster
• D. Text someone

Answer: (A)

When you’re experiencing heightened stress or fatigue, your alertness, reaction time, and judgment behind the wheel can drop quickly. Driving in that state increases the chance of missing hazards, misjudging distances, or taking longer to react to sudden events. The safest choice is to stop driving and rest until you feel alert again. Find a safe place to pull over, take a short nap, hydrate, and give your mind a break before continuing.

Driving with caution might seem like a reasonable dodge, but fatigue can undermine even careful driving because you may still miss important cues or respond slowly. Driving faster only adds danger, and texting is a major distraction that further impairs your ability to focus on the road. So the best action is not to drive until you’re rested.