The Dangers of Drowsy Driving
Today we will review how sleep plays a vital role in safe driving and the ways we can combat the dangers of drowsy driving.
The Sobering Facts about Drowsy Driving
Crashes requiring hospitalization of car drivers or passengers is due to drowsy driving. (AAA, 2010) One analysis estimated the cost of automobile accidents attributed to sleepiness to be between $29.2 to $37.9 billion. (Leger, 1994) (41%) admitted to having fallen asleep at the wheel at some point.; one in ten drivers (10%) reporting they did […]
Asleep at the Wheel: The Dangers of Drowsy Driving
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. It makes drivers less able to pay attention to the road. More than 6,000 people die in drowsy driving-related crashes in the US each year. Millions of US drivers fall asleep at […]
