How many minutes must be taken for rest to avoid fatigued driving?
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Drivers must take a break of at least 20 minutes when fatigued during long-distance driving. Fatigued driving significantly increases the risk of traffic accidents, as it occurs when prolonged continuous driving leads to physiological and psychological dysfunction, resulting in objectively diminished driving skills. Driver fatigue affects various aspects such as attention, sensation, perception, thinking, judgment, willpower, decision-making, and movement. The primary causes of driver fatigue are as follows: Sleep quality: Going to bed too late or getting insufficient sleep; poor sleep quality; noisy sleep environment that disrupts rest; Vehicle environment: Poor air quality and inadequate ventilation; excessively high or low temperatures; severe noise and vibration; improperly adjusted seats; Driving experience: Low skill level and unfamiliarity with operations; short driving duration and lack of experience; weak safety awareness. According to the Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law, if a driver operates a motor vehicle continuously for over 4 hours without stopping to rest or takes a break of less than 20 minutes, it constitutes fatigued driving. The Road Traffic Safety Law stipulates a fine of 150-200 yuan for fatigued driving. For commercial passenger vehicles driven continuously for over 4 hours without stopping or with a rest period of less than 20 minutes, a fine of 20-200 yuan will be imposed, along with 6 penalty points.
