Avoiding Fatigued Driving (Extended)

About the Training

Through real accident examples, this extended training shows how quickly fatigue can end in tragedy when a driver falls asleep at the wheel. It covers the warning signs, the highest-risk hours, and the rest strategies that keep drowsiness from becoming a crash.

What You'll Learn

  • Recognize the warning signs of fatigue before it becomes dangerous
  • Identify the high-risk hours when drowsy-driving crashes peak
  • Describe rest and scheduling strategies that prevent fatigue
  • Apply countermeasures when fatigue sets in on the road

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