Module 12: Fatigue and distraction management
Managing fatigue and distraction
5 minLesson 1 of 1 Awaiting expert reviewLast reviewed: 29 September 2026
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What you will learn
Plan trips and habits that keep you alert and focused.
- Trip planning
- Phone habits
- Passengers
Plan to stay alert
Safe-driving advicePlan long trips with breaks about every two hours. Put your phone on 'do not disturb' before you drive. Ask passengers to help by not distracting you.
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- Break every two hours.
- Phone on do-not-disturb.
- Set up before you drive.
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Sources Awaiting expert reviewLast checked: 29 September 2026
- Official sourceView official source: General Road Code (car drivers) (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi