Oregon · Safe Driving Practices · Question 5 of 8
The safest way to handle drowsiness while driving is to:
- A. Open a window and turn up the radio
- B. Drink coffee and keep going
- C. Pull over in a safe place and rest Correct answer
- D. Drive faster to reach your destination sooner
Why this is the right answer
Drowsy driving is as dangerous as drunk driving. Cool air and loud music are not real fixes. Pull over to a safe rest area, take a short nap, or switch drivers.
How this question shows up on the Oregon permit test
Questions in the safe driving practices category are common on the Oregon learner permit exam. The exam tests your knowledge of the Oregon Driver Handbook, and topics like this one show up in multiple forms: sometimes as a direct rule, sometimes as a real-world scenario, and sometimes as a "which of the following is NOT correct" question, which trips up readers who skim. Read every choice carefully and watch for the words "always," "never," and "only."
If you missed this question, do not just memorize the answer — re-read the explanation and try to put the rule in your own words. Study research consistently shows that explaining a rule out loud locks it in much better than rereading the same text.
For a deeper walkthrough of safe driving practices on the permit test, read our complete guide to Safe Driving Practices.