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Title: is a FATAL mistake!


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Driving Drowsy...
is a FATAL mistake!
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Why YOU need to KNOW
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KNOW Before You GO
FACT
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KNOW Before You GO
FACT
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The DARK SIDE
FACT
Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day There's a
Dark Side to the American summer vacation
season--the inevitable news reports updating
highway accident death tolls during long holiday
weekends.
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The DARK SIDE
Although heavy travel volumes certainly play
a role in the high accident rates, most experts
agree another factor is likely to blame--
increased driver fatigue attributed to long
driving hours, lack of sleep, and the demands
of holiday activities.
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Who is at RISK?
Anyone who DRIVES!
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Who is MOST at RISK?
FACT
Sleep-related crashes are most common in young
people, who tend to stay up late, sleep too
little, and drive at night. The peak age of
occurrence is 20 years old.
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Who is at RISK?
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Who is at RISK?
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WARNING Signs of Driving Drowsy
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WARNING Signs of Driving Drowsy
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IF YOU ARE DROWSY,
TAKE ACTION!!
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Preventive Measures
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Preventive Measures
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Preventive Measures
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Preventive Measures
While Driving
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Remember
A short break could save your life!
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The proper use of seat belts is estimated to
save THOUSANDS of lives each year.  Put simply
Seat Belts Work. 
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Mission First...Safety Always
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