If you are surprised by drowsiness while driving, especially at night, what is the correct course of action?

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Drowsiness at the wheel is a high-risk factor (responsible for a large portion of fatal accidents) that increases reaction time and drastically decreases attention span. Fighting sleep, taking stimulant drugs without a prescription, or trying to 'hold on' until the destination are serious mistakes. It is also neither legal nor safe to stop on the roadway itself. The only safe and lawful action is to exit the flow of traffic and park the vehicle in a permitted place (such as a rest area) to sleep or rest until fully recovered.

If you are surprised by drowsiness while driving, especially at night, what is the correct course of action?

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