DONE - ★ Microsleep, Falling asleep, Stay awake while driving -Defensive Driving, Traffic School Test Answers

Microsleep is ___________________.
A.) Unpredictable and only avoided with rest
B.) Most likely to occur in the morning
C.) Avoided by less alcohol
D.) A good way to catch up on your rest while waiting for a long light

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Unpredictable and only avoided with rest

________________ are sudden, unexpected moments of sleep that last 4-5 seconds.
A.) Microsleeps
B.) Deepsleeps
C.) Sleep walks
D.) Doze-offs
C.) Naps
C.) Blackouts

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Microsleeps

If you experience microsleep, __________.
A.) speed up and get to your destination
B.) do not worry, it will pass quickly
C.) pull off the road at a safe place and nap
D.) open the windows and let the cool air wake you up

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pull off the road at a safe place and nap

To prevent fatigue from affecting your driving; before you travel you should get______.
A.) travel information
B.) directions
C.) food
D.) a good nights sleep

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a good nights sleep

Microsleeps last between __________ seconds.
➜ Microsleeps last __________ seconds.
A.) 1 to 2
B.) 4 to 5
C.) 7 to 8
D.) 10 to 20

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4 to 5

If you start to feel sleepy when driving you should
➜ If you start to feel sleepy while driving you should:
A.) Speed up to get to your destination as quickly as possible
B.) Pull over by the side of the freeway
C.) Pull over at a rest stop

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Pull over at a rest stop

Getting a full nights sleep after you have been drinking guarantees that you can drive safely the next morning:
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

There’s no fail-safe way to guarantee all the alcohol you’ve drunk has left your system.

If you are feeling fatigued or sleepy while driving, you should
A.) Drink soda to keep you awake
B.) Drink an energy drink
C.) Set the heater on high
D.) Pull off the road immediately to rest

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Pull off the road immediately to rest

2. If you are feeling fatigued or sleepy while driving _________________.
A.) you should drink soda to keep you awake.
B.) try taking medication.
C.) set the heater on high.
D.) take regular rest stops or pull off the road and get some sleep.

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take regular rest stops or pull off the road and get some sleep.

If you are sleepy, the only safe cure is to get off the road and get some sleep. If you do not, you risk your life and the lives of others.

Most people need about 4 hours of sleep each night.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

Most people need about seven or eight hours of sleep per night.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, what percentage of the population has admitted to falling asleep while driving?
A.) 25%
B.) 37%

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37%

A driver is at higher risk for having a collision when sleep deprived.
➜ You are at higher risk for having a collision when you are sleep deprived.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

You are at higher risk for having a collision when you drive at a time when you are normally asleep.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

You are at higher risk for having a collision when you drive long distance without a rest break.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

__________ increases the risk of having a sleep-related traffic crash.
➜ Some factors that increase the risk of having a sleep related traffic crash are:
A.) Getting sufficient sleep
B.) Driving in the late afternoon hours and driving for longer times without taking a break
C.) Limiting driving between midnight and 6 a.m.
D.) all of the above

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all of the above

As we age we need more sleep.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

The circadian rhythm is built into the human body to provide ___________ for itself.
A.) Heart rate
B.) Rest
C.) Movement
D.) Circulation

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Rest

The body naturally relaxes between 12:00-1:00a. m. and 4:00-5:00a. m. This is referred to as our ___________________.
A.) Sleep schedule
B.) REM cycle
C.) Celestial pattern
D.) Circadian rhythm

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Circadian rhythm

The rhythm that regulates the body's natural wake/sleep cycle is called __________.
A.) the natural rhythm
B.) the circadian rhythm
C.) the timed rhythm
D.) a 4/4 rhythm

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the circadian rhythm

_______ percent of people surveyed reported falling asleep behind the wheel in the past year.
A.) 23
B.) 10
C.) None

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23

True or False: The body often naturally seeks rest in the afternoon, between 1:00-4:00 p.m.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

True or False: It's okay to fix your stare straight ahead and drift of into daydreams while driving.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

It is not safe to drive if you stay awake during _____.
A.) your natural sleep time.(hours)
B.) the hours right after going to the gym.
C.) the late morning hours
D.) the hours right after you eat a large meal

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your natural sleep time.(hours)