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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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