Tiredness And Alcohol Behind The Wheel; Getting Comfortable Behind The Wheel - Aixam CITY User Manual

Tiredness and alcohol behind the wheel

1 - Tiredness at the wheel
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Signs of tiredness: stiff neck, heavy eyelids, yawning,
inattention, etc.
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Stop to get some fresh air and stretch your legs.
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Stop to sleep if fatigue persists.
2 - Alcohol at the wheel
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Rule No. 1: don't drink before you drive.
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The effects of alcohol at the wheel: reduced visual field,
slower reflexes, etc.
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A reminder of the law:
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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
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€4,500 and risk up to 2 years in prison (measures
applicable in July 2012).
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Getting comfortable behind the wheel

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,
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headlights on main roads.