Dangers of Driving While Drowsy
Often when we think of unsafe driving and drivers, we think of people driving under the influence, not wearing their seatbelts, speeding, texting and driving, or not following the rules of the road. However, driving while drowsy, being fatigued or sleepy, is a massive problem in the United States. According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, annually, there are nearly 830,000 crashes caused by tired drivers. And, of these crashes nearly 37,000 resulted in injuries, while another 886 resulted in fatalities.
According to the CDC, approximately 1 in 25 adults have fallen asleep driving in the last 30 days. Not only does driving while drowsy make you less focused, but it also slows your reaction time, and affects your decision making. The good news is that Drowsy Driving is preventable! Always make sure you get enough sleep before getting behind the wheel. Developing a consistent sleep schedule can help. Recognizing that if you have known sleep disorder, you should not drive without discussing the risks with your physician. And, as always, never drink alcohol, or take drugs or medications, that cause drowsiness before driving.
If you have been injured by someone driving while drowsy and want to learn if you are entitled to compensation, contact a trusted Car Accident Attorney.
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References for, “Dangers of Driving While Drowsy”:
https://www.nsc.org/road/safety-topics/fatigued-driver?
https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drowsy-driving
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/wk/mm6326.pdf
