Drowsy Driving is Deadly Serious

Categories: Sleep Apnea, Snoring

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Did you know that each year 6000 fatal car crashes are linked to drowsy driving? (Johns Hopkins)

The following are signs and symptoms of drowsy driving (sleepfoundation.org):

  1. Difficulty focusing, frequent blinking, or heavy eyelids
  2. Daydreaming; wandering/disconnected thoughts
  3. Trouble remembering the last few miles driven; missing exits or traffic signs
  4. Yawning repeatedly or rubbing your eyes
  5. Trouble keeping your head up
  6. Drifting from your lane, tailgating, or hitting a shoulder rumble strip
  7. Feeling restless and irritable

If you are driving and experience even a couple of these signs, pull over and take a rest.

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