Truck Driver Wellness: Fatigue, Meal Planning, and Stress Support

Review practical ways to manage fatigue, follow hours-of-service limits, plan meals and snacks, stay active, and reduce stress while on the road.

Supplemental study practice. This is not a government licensing exam or ELDT certification, and does not replace hands-on training. Follow your state’s current handbook.

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A driver is asked to operate a truck after being awake for more than 17 hours. What is the risk associated with this situation?

Only minor delays in reaction time

Improved alertness due to adrenaline

Impairment similar to driving with a blood alcohol content of .05

No increased risk if the driver feels alert

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A truck driver is concerned about gaining weight due to limited exercise opportunities at truck stops. What is a practical way to include physical activity during a busy schedule?

Wait until reaching a gym to exercise

Only exercise on days off

Do not exercise if the area is busy

Take three 5–10 minute walks throughout the day

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A driver is feeling drowsy during a long shift and considers smoking to stay awake. What is a healthier alternative to combat fatigue?

Eat a sugary snack

Take a short nap and drink water

Ignore the fatigue and keep driving

Increase caffeine intake only

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A driver is offered a load that would require them to exceed the maximum allowed driving hours. What should the driver do to comply with federal safety regulations?

Refuse to accept the load and explain it would violate hours-of-service rules

Drive part of the load and falsify logs for the rest

Ask another driver to take over mid-trip

Accept the load and try to finish early

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A driver is feeling fatigued during a night shift. According to safety recommendations, what is the best immediate action?

Turn up the radio and continue

Ignore the fatigue until the next stop

Open the window and keep driving

Pull over, drink a cup of coffee, and take a 15–30 minute nap

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A truck driver is trying to make healthier choices at a restaurant. What is a recommended strategy to avoid overeating?

Order the largest entrée for better value

Set aside half the meal in a to-go box as soon as it arrives

Eat quickly to finish before returning to the road

Skip vegetables to save calories

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A long-haul truck driver feels extremely tired after 10 hours of driving and is pressured by a dispatcher to continue driving to meet a tight delivery deadline. What is the safest and federally compliant action for the driver to take?

Switch to personal conveyance to finish the trip

Continue driving to meet the deadline, then rest after delivery

Ignore fatigue and only stop if they begin to fall asleep

Inform the dispatcher they cannot continue driving due to fatigue and stop to rest

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A driver is planning snacks for the trip and wants to avoid overeating. What is a recommended way to control portion sizes?

Put the amount you plan to eat into a bowl or container

Choose only high-calorie snacks

Skip snacks altogether

Eat directly from the package

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A truck driver feels isolated and stressed after several weeks on the road. What is a recommended action to reduce stress and support mental health?

Increase caffeine intake to stay alert

Stay connected by talking to family and friends regularly

Avoid social contact to save time

Ignore feelings of stress and focus only on work

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While planning meals for a week-long trip, a truck driver wants to avoid unhealthy fast food options. Which strategy best supports healthy eating on the road?

Pack healthy meals, snacks, and drinks before leaving home

Eat large portions at each restaurant stop

Skip meals to save time

Rely on whatever is available at truck stops

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