1 - Tiredness at the wheel
■ Signs of tiredness: stiff neck, heavy eyelids, yawning,
inattention, etc.
- Stop to get some fresh air and stretch your legs.
- Stop to sleep if fatigue persists.
2 - Alcohol at the wheel
■ Rule No. 1: don't drink before you drive.
■ The effects of alcohol at the wheel: reduced visual field,
slower reflexes, etc.
■ A reminder of the law:
- The legal alcohol limit at the wheel is
0.5 g/l of blood = 2 glasses of an alcoholic beverage.
- Above this limit, you may be fined between €135 and
€4,500 and risk up to 2 years in prison (measures
applicable in July 2012).
1- Adjust the position of the seat.
2- Adjust the rear-view mirror and the wing mirrors.
3- Fasten the seat belt.
4- Switch on the lights if it's night-time:
- dipped lights in built-up areas,
- headlights on main roads.