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Drowsy Driving & Fatigue

Drowsy Driving & Fatigue. What is Drowsy Driving ? Falling asleep while driving Not paying attention due to fatigue or lack of sleep. Who is Most at Risk. Truck drivers are most at risk due to: Number of miles driven Driving at night Driving alone Taking Medication . Warning Signs.

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Drowsy Driving & Fatigue

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  1. Drowsy Driving & Fatigue • What is Drowsy Driving ? • Falling asleep while driving • Not paying attention due to fatigue or lack of sleep

  2. Who is Most at Risk • Truck drivers are most at risk due to: • Number of miles driven • Driving at night • Driving alone • Taking Medication

  3. Warning Signs • If You: • Can’t remember the last few miles • Have wandering or disconnected thoughts • Experience difficulty keeping your eyes open • Have trouble keeping your head up • Drift from lanes or hit a rumble strip • Yawn repeatedly • Tailgate or miss traffic signs • Find yourself jerking your vehicle back into lane

  4. Staying Alert • What you can do to stay alert while driving: • Sleep/ take naps • Caffeine • Regular stops • Tricks that do not work: • Opening the window • Turning on the air conditioning • Playing Loud music

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