To prevent drowsiness on long journeys, drivers should

• A. Stop and rest periodically
• B. Increase caffeine intake without breaks
• C. Drive at night only
• D. Keep driving without stopping

Answer: (A)

Regular rest breaks are essential to stay alert on long trips. Fatigue slows your reaction time, dulls your thinking, and reduces awareness of hazards, so taking periodic stops to rest, walk around, and refresh your mind helps restore attention and reduce crash risk. A short nap can be particularly effective in regaining alertness. Relying on caffeine alone only masks drowsiness for a while and doesn’t restore your ability to respond quickly; it can also lead to after-effects that make you feel worse later. Driving at night or continuing to drive without stopping don’t address the underlying tiredness and are unsafe.