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What should you do if you feel drowsy while driving?

Pull off somewhere safe and take a short nap, or let someone else drive.

  1. Turn up the radio and keep going
  2. Pull off somewhere safe and take a short nap ✔
  3. Open the windows and keep going

Why: The radio, open windows and other tricks will not keep you awake. Find a safe place away from traffic and take a 15 to 45 minute nap, or switch drivers.

Huh, didn't know that: Drowsy driving crashes are most common for young people, who tend to stay up late and sleep too little.

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Why did the car need a nap? It was feeling a little tired!
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Answer: Pull off somewhere safe and take a short nap. The radio, open windows and other tricks will not keep you awake. Find a safe place away from traffic and take a 15 to 45 minute nap, or switch drivers.

  1. New York State Driver's Manual, Chapter 8: Defensive Driving dmv.ny.gov/new-york-state-drivers-manual-and-practice-tests/chapter-8-defensive-driving
    Pull off into a safe area away from traffic and take a brief nap (15 to 45 minutes).
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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