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Drowsy Driving Awareness

Drowsy Driving Facts

  • Drowsy driving is a factor in more than 6,400 fatal crashes a year—about 21% of all fatal crashes
  • Sleepiness can impair driving abilities as much or more than driving while drunk.
  • Studies of medical staff show much higher risks for being in car crashes and near-crashes after extended work shifts compared with after normal shifts.



 
Warning Signs That You are Too Tired to Drive

 
Highest Risk People for Drowsy Driving

 
Causes – Drowsy driving can result from more than not getting enough sleep, including:

 
Tips for Getting Home Safely When YOU ARE DROWSY

 
Tips for Preventing Drowsy Driving Situations

 
For More Information/References

 
Recommendations from NASEMSO’s ‘Fatigue in EMS Risk Management Project’

 
Awareness & Prevention Campaign for Maryland Healthcare Providers

For printable version of Drowsy Driving Awareness information, click here.

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