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Symptoms of Driving While Tired
Symptoms of Driving While Tired
The reality of road travel is that many people continue to drive even when they are too tired to do so in a safe manner. In fact, a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that 100,000 crashes occur due to overly-tired driving each year. The risk of an accident due to fatigue is especially high for truck drivers, who must cover long distances for many hours each day.
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Signs of Fatigued Driving
The longer you have been awake, the more seriously impaired you may be behind the wheel. People who are too tired to drive may experience impaired judgment and slowed reaction times, each of which can result in a serious accident. Any of the following may be signs of driver fatigue:
- Tailgating
- Drifting in between lanes
- Driving on the shoulder or veering off the road
- Drowsiness, yawning, and frequent blinking
- Inability to concentrate on driving
If you begin to experience any of these symptoms, it is important to pull over and take a break from driving to avoid accidents. Do not risk your own safety and the safety of others out on the road, as well as the security of your business, by driving when you are overly tired.
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