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Long periods of driving with insufficient rest.
Driving for a long time with insufficient rest promotes fatigue. Lack of sleep, traffic and journey conditions can also contribute; there is no single cause for everyone. Plan breaks and stop sooner if symptoms appear. A brief break does not necessarily compensate for many hours of driving.
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Resuming only when rested and fit to drive.
Taking sufficient, frequent breaks while free of fatigue symptoms.
Long periods of driving with insufficient rest.
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