Study topic
Being fit to drive
You must be fit to drive every time you get behind the wheel. The theory test covers tiredness, eyesight, illness, medicines and drugs, all of which can impair your driving.
Key facts to remember
- ◆ You must be able to read a number plate from 20 metres (with glasses or lenses if you wear them).
- ◆ If you feel sleepy, stop somewhere safe and rest -- on a motorway, leave at a service area.
- ◆ Some prescription and over-the-counter medicines can cause drowsiness; check the label.
- ◆ Driving under the influence of drugs, legal or illegal, is an offence.
- ◆ Tell the DVLA about any medical condition that could affect your driving.
Opening a window or turning up the radio does not cure tiredness -- the only real remedy is sleep. Plan rest stops of at least 15 minutes every two hours on a long journey.