What are the warning signs of drowsy driving?
The inability to recall the last few miles traveled, Having disconnected or wandering thoughts, Having difficulty focusing or keeping your eyes open, Feeling as though your head is very heavy, Drifting out of your driving lane, perhaps driving on the rumble strips, Yawning repeatedly, Accidentally tailgating other vehicles, Missing traffic signs. In fact, drowsy drivers sometimes drive so poorly that they might appear to be drunk. In a survey of police officers conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, nearly 90 percent of responding officers had at least once pulled over a driver who they expected to find intoxicated, but turned out to be sleepy (and not intoxicated). What are the specific at-risk groups affected by drowsy driving? The specific at-risk group for drowsy-driving-related crashes comprises people who drive after having not slept enough, qualitatively or quantitatively. If you’re tired and you’re driving, you are at risk. In general, individuals who are “most at-
