Driver Fatigue

Driver Fatigue

Driver fatigue is thought to cause:

at least 20% road accidents of occupational road users

1 in 5 accidents on motorways and trunk roads

each death on road costs up to £1.2m- human costs incalculable

Driving too tired results in micro sleep

Micro sleep happens when:Eyelids fall briefly

Head drops to one side

In 2001, a land rover ploughed onto a railway line and killed 6 people

At least 40,000 serious injuries 2010/2011

Nearly 3,500 deaths 2010/2011

Most driver fatigue occurs:

Between 2am and 6am

Between 2pm and 4pm

Never ignore drowsinessTake a break and rest

What can I do?

Turn off cruise control

Turn down car temperature to a cool temperature

Plan your journey and identify rest points

At main roads or motorways take a break at designated areas

Have a caffeinated drink

Have a short "power nap"

Don't become a statistic

Maintain a regular sleep pattern

Take adequate rest and sleep before driving

Avoid alcohol or medication which can affect driving