Driving Instructors Branch of Unite the Union Special Edition | Page 38

Fatigue

Support material workbook 3.2

•To develop the learner’s understanding of how a newly qualified driver may be prone to fatigue-related collisions.

•To identify and develop effective coping strategies.

Summary

Fatigue is a major issue for newly qualified drivers and is related to a mix of developmental, life-style and task demand issues. These issues combine to place newly qualified drivers at high risk of fatigue related collisions.

Scenario

Phase 1 (In car) Duration 3-5 min max

In this phase the driving instructor asks the learner what action they would take if they realised that a crash was about to occur. The answer