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Defensive driving -Aware of your attitude to drowsy driving

Be aware of your attitude to drowsy driving.

Harvard School of Public Health did a research project on two focus groups, young males and shift workers. The project uncovered an uncomfortable reality. While the young males had a variety of educational backgrounds and jobs, their attitudes were the same. They reported only sleeping 5 or 6 hours per night and were aware that driving when fatigued was hazardous however, they accepted this risk as part of their lifestyle and were unwilling to do anything about changing their sleeping or driving habits. Shift workers however were eager to learn how to improve their sleep and were motivated to change their routines.

What are the warning signs of Driver Fatigue?

• Failure to remember the last few miles driven
• Wandering and disconnected thoughts
• Difficulty focusing or keeping eyes open
• Difficulty keeping head up
• Drifting from lane
• Yawning repeatedly
• Tailgating or missing signs
• Jerking car back into lane

"Did You Know?" – The United States Congress reports that fatigue related crashes have cost the average taxpayers a total of $12,500,000,000 in economic loses.

What Can Be Done to Prevent Drowsy Driving?

Have participants brainstorm in small groups what can be done to prevent drowsy driving. Give them two to three minutes then ask them to share their ideas with the large group. Some of their answers might include:

• Get a good night's sleep
• Drive with a passenger
• Schedule regular stops
• Avoid Alcohol or medications that cause sleepiness
• Talk to a doctor about a suspected sleep disorder
• Encourage the installation of rumble strips along highways
• Drink a minimum of 2 cups of coffee to encourage short term alertness
• Stop and take a brief nap (20-40 minutes)

NB. Research does not confirm that opening the window or listening to the radio will prevent driver fatigue.

After all Life is precious!!

Thanks

Fleet safety International

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