Alberta Class 7 Practice

Fatigue Driving while fatigued can be extremely dangerous and is often caused by a variety of factors such as: • lack of sleep or rest • emotional stress • boredom • driving for long periods of time • physical activity • illness • eye strain. Fatigue can also be intensified by factors like overeating, alcohol or drug use, or even a warm and comfortable vehicle. Fatigue can increase the time it takes you to react. It can also impair your judgement and decision-making. This can result in driving errors such as driving off the road, into another lane, or into oncoming traffic. You may not realize that you are in a dangerous situation or be able to react quickly. To reduce the risk of fatigue, do the following: • Be sure you are well rested before you start your trip. • Keep your vehicle at a comfortable temperature. Make sure it is well ventilated. • Keep your eyes moving by scanning the road ahead and behind. Stay alert to your surroundings and check your vehicle’s gauges. • Use sunglasses on bright days. • If you are feeling tired, stop for a rest. Walk around your vehicle. • Do not drive after drinking alcohol or taking drugs.

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Source: Driver's Guide: cars and light trucks, Spring 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Alberta.