Fatigue & Defensive Driving Test Questions & Answers

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Driver Fatigue

The feeling of being sleepy, tired, or exhausted is your body’s way of telling you that you need to stop, rest or sleep.

These are all signs to pull over and rest before continuing your journey.

Remember: Sleep is the only real cure for fatigue.

There are hundreds of rest areas in NSW where you can stop and take a break safely:

The number of crashes attributed to driver fatigue during 2021 (the latest published figures):

Crash Severity	Number of Crashes
Fatal Crashes	46
Serious Injury Crashes	395
Moderate Injury Crashes	499
Minor/Other Injury Crashes	140
Total Fatigue-Related Crashes	1,080

More recently, 53 people are known to have died in fatigue-related crashes in 2023, with 78 dying in 2024.

The anticipation of potential hazards, and the making of safe, well-informed decisions to prevent accidents, involves techniques such as:

Maintaining a Safe Following Distance: Keeping at least a three-second gap between your vehicle and the one in front.
Staying Alert: Continuously scanning the road for potential hazards, including pedestrians, cyclists, and erratic drivers.
Adjusting Speed Appropriately: Reducing your speed in adverse conditions like rain, fog, or heavy traffic.
Avoiding Distractions: Refraining from using your mobile, eating, or engaging in activities that divert your attention.
Using Indicators: Signaling your intentions well in advance to inform other road users.

Situation	How Defensive Driving Helps
Vehicle ahead brakes suddenly	Maintaining a safe gap gives you enough time to stop safely.
Pedestrian unexpectedly steps onto the road	Scanning both sides of the road helps you spot risks early.
Driver cuts into your lane without warning	Staying calm and being aware of escape routes helps avoid collisions.
Slippery roads in rain	Defensive drivers slow down during rain, avoid sudden movements, and increase following distance.

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