Fatigue and Distraction Flashcards

Which of the following best describes the effect of fatigue on driving ability?

Answer: It impairs judgement, reaction time, and awareness similar to alcohol

Fatigue impairs judgement, slows reaction time, and reduces situational awareness in ways that are comparable to alcohol impairment.

What does the term 'highway hypnosis' refer to?

Answer: A trance-like state from monotonous driving that reduces alertness

Highway hypnosis is a trance-like state that can occur during long, monotonous drives, reducing a driver's conscious awareness of the road.

In NSW, a P1 provisional driver is caught using a hand-held phone while driving. What is the consequence?

Answer: A fine and demerit points which may lead to suspension

P1 drivers receive the same fine and demerit points as other drivers, but because their threshold for suspension is lower, the consequences can be more severe.

Which of the following activities is ILLEGAL for all NSW drivers while operating a moving vehicle?

Answer: Texting on a phone held in the hand

Texting on a hand-held phone is illegal for all drivers in NSW regardless of speed or traffic conditions.

How many demerit points does a NSW driver lose for using a hand-held mobile phone while driving (standard penalty)?

Answer: 5 points

In NSW, the standard penalty for illegal mobile phone use while driving is 5 demerit points (10 in a school zone).

Which of the following is a recognised warning sign of driver fatigue?

Answer: Difficulty keeping eyes focused and heavy eyelids

Heavy eyelids and difficulty focusing are classic early warning signs of fatigue that indicate a driver should stop and rest immediately.

For a fully licensed NSW driver, how many demerit points can accumulate before their licence is suspended?

Answer: 13 points in a 3-year period

A fully licensed driver in NSW can accumulate up to 13 demerit points within a 3-year period before their licence is suspended.