DKTKey points on fatigue for the New South Wales learner test. Each answer is checked against the official New South Wales handbook or road rules; use the practice-question links to test yourself.
Before a long trip, what is the most important thing to do?
Answer: Get plenty of sleep before you set off
Fatigue is a major cause of crashes. Be well rested before a long drive.
Practice question 371 · official source
How long does the NSW handbook say to wait after waking before you drive, because of sleep inertia?
Answer: About 30 minutes
Grogginess after waking (sleep inertia) can last 15 to 30 minutes, so wait about 30 minutes before driving.
Practice question 372 · official source
The NSW handbook says being awake for about 17 hours affects driving like having a BAC of about what?
Answer: 0.05
Research cited in the handbook shows about 17 hours awake has a similar effect on driving to a BAC of 0.05.