Sleepy head: What to do on the road

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Sleepy head What to do on the road
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Many of us have been there - that moment when
your eyes feel achy and you struggle to keep them
open while your head feels heavier. Feeling tired
can occur at any time throughout the day if you
dont get enough sleep, and behind the wheel,
sleepiness can turn deadly. Unfortunately, many
accidents happen as a result of drivers falling
asleep while on the road. Even if you dont fall
asleep at the wheel, the effects of driving while
feeling drowsy can be extremely dangerous.   What
fatigue does   According to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, driving while
feeling sleepy can cause a person to be less
alert and attentive, slow down his or her
reaction time and impact a persons ability to
make decisions. In short, many of the same
effects from driving while under the influence of
alcohol can happen when you feel tired. The CDC
noted a National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration report from 2011, which found that
2.5 percent of fatal crashes and 2 percent of
accidents involving injuries are caused by drowsy
driving. Other estimates are even higher. Signs
youre too tired to drive  If youre about to go
for a drive, whether its a short or long trip,
there are a few signs that you should consider an
alternate way to get to your destination or wait
until you are no longer sleepy.
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If you find yourself yawning over and over again
or struggling to keep your head up, you could be
putting yourself at risk behind the wheel. Other
signs include having a hard time keeping your
eyes open, or repeatedly rubbing them. While
these might seem like small symptoms of fatigue,
it can lead to erratic driving and even
accidents. Tired drivers may find that they
swerve between lanes, miss traffic signs and pass
their exits. Additionally, fatigue can make
drivers feel more restless or irritable, which
can make it tougher to make good decisions about
other vehicles around them.   How to avoid drowsy
driving   The simplest way to avoid drowsy
driving is to get enough sleep during the night.
It is recommended that adults get at least seven
hours of sleep per night, especially if you are
about to head out on a long driving trip. If you
feel exhausted behind the wheel, it is important
to know your limits and pull over to take a
snooze if necessary.   Article Resource https//t
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