Drowsy Driving

Did You Know?
According to sleepfoundation.org,
100,000 crashes each year are caused by fatigued drivers.

55% of drowsy driving crashes are caused by drivers under 25 years old.

Being awake for 18 hours is equal to a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08%, which is legally drunk and leaves you at equal risk of crash.

How can you tell if you are “driving while drowsy”?
Here are some signs to stop and rest:
- Difficulty focusing, frequent    blinking, or heavy eyelids

- Daydreaming; wandering/    disconnected thoughts
- Trouble remembering the last few    miles driven; missing exits or traffic    signs
- Yawning repeatedly or rubbing your    eyes
- Trouble keeping your head up
- Drifting from your lane, tailgating,    or hitting a shoulder rumble strip
- Feeling restless and irritable

Are you at risk?
Before you drive, check to see if you are:
- Sleep-deprived or fatigued (6 hours    of sleep or less triples your risk)
- Suffering from sleep loss (insomnia),    poor quality sleep, or sleep dept

- Driving long distances without    proper rest breaks
- Driving through the night, mid-
   afternoon or when you would    normally be asleep
- Taking sedating medications    (antidepressants, cold tablets,    antihistamines)
- Working more than 60 hours a week    (increases your risk by 40%)
- Working more than one job and    your main job involves shift work
- Drinking even small amounts of    alcohol
- Driving alone or on a long, rural,    dark or boring road