Driving While Drowsy and Tired
by
AHMET TURAN DALKIRAN
CELİLE ÖNÜRT
TAHİR ÇAKALLIOĞLU
Overview
Statistics About Percentages of Accidents
Who is at Risk ?
Warning Signs of Tiredness
What are the Characteristics of a Drowsy Driving Incident ?
Advices to the Drivers
Can Education Improve Driving Behaviors in High Rirsk Groups ?
Two Target Populations
Statistics About Percentagesof Accidents
Who is at Risk?
Young people Shift workers Victims of sleep Drunk drivers People taking medicine Commercial drivers Business travelers
Warning Signs of Tiredness
Last 2 – 3 kilometers Going right or left on the road Dreaming or cannot concentrated Frequently yawning Keepin his or her eyes open Missing traffic lambs Holding upright his head
What are the Characteristics of a Drowsy Driving Incident ?
Advices to Drivers 1-) Before the travelSleep betterTravel with one or more friendNot use alcohol or drug Get adequate sleepAvoid large meals
Advices to Drivers (Cont.)
2-) During the travelPull over and stop drivingFind a safety placeMake catnapDrink a cup of coffee
Behaviors Which Would Not Keep You Awake
Singing loudly Chewing gum or eating food Slapping or pinding yourself Rolling down windows Smoking Screaming Changing siting position
Can Education Improve Driving Behaviors in High Risk Groups ?
Two Target Populations
Young men Shift workers
Summary
• Who are sleepy people?
• Warning signs of tiredness
• Advices to drivers
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