Friday, November 10, 2017

Drowsy Driving: Asleep at the Wheel

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The Drowsy Driving Problem

Drowsy driving is a major problem in the United States. The risk, danger, and often tragic results of drowsy driving are alarming. Drowsy driving is the dangerous combination of driving and sleepiness or fatigue. This usually happens when a driver has not slept enough, but it can also happen due to untreated sleep disorders, medications, drinking alcohol, or shift work.
No one knows the exact moment when sleep comes over their body. Falling asleep at the wheel is clearly dangerous, but being sleepy affects your ability to drive safely even if you don’t fall asleep. Drowsiness—
  • Makes drivers less able to pay attention to the road.1
  • Slows reaction time if you have to brake or steer suddenly.1
  • Affects a driver’s ability to make good decisions..."
    Drowsy driving

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