Sleepy Driving

Answer

A fatigued driver should stop driving and obtain adequate rest.

Rationale

The passage directly recommends stopping and obtaining adequate rest rather than relying on stimulation.

Answer choices

• A. Stimulation reliably restores alertness.

• B. A fatigued driver should stop driving and obtain adequate rest.

  The passage directly recommends stopping and obtaining adequate rest rather than relying on stimulation.

• C. Music makes driving safe.

• D. Fatigue affects only inexperienced drivers.

Answer

Difficulty maintaining attention

Rationale

Difficulty maintaining attention is specifically identified as an effect of fatigue.

Answer choices

• A. Faster reaction time

• B. Difficulty maintaining attention

  Difficulty maintaining attention is specifically identified as an effect of fatigue.

• C. Improved detection of hazards

• D. Greater concentration

Answer

To distinguish temporary feelings of wakefulness from actual restoration of alertness.

Rationale

The author says these actions may make someone feel awake temporarily but do not reliably restore alertness.

Answer choices

• A. To distinguish temporary feelings of wakefulness from actual restoration of alertness.

  The author says these actions may make someone feel awake temporarily but do not reliably restore alertness.

• B. To recommend these actions as treatment.

• C. To explain how music affects hearing.

• D. To compare two types of vehicles.

Answer

Something that temporarily increases alertness or activity

Rationale

Stimulation here refers to something that temporarily makes a person feel more alert.

Answer choices

• A. Something that temporarily increases alertness or activity

  Stimulation here refers to something that temporarily makes a person feel more alert.

• B. A period of deep sleep

• C. A traffic rule

• D. A type of vehicle