A new National Sleep Foundation survey finds that more than 6 in 10 American drivers have driven drowsy, many fail to recognize the warning signs, and a majority support tougher laws when drowsy driving causes serious injury or death.
More than 6 in 10 American drivers admit they’ve driven while dangerously sleepy.
A new National Sleep Foundation report estimates 145 million adults have driven drowsy, including nearly 35 million who do so at least monthly. And about 40 percent don’t recognize warning signs like frequent blinking, head-nodding or drifting out of their lane.
Drowsy driving is responsible for 1 in 5 deadly crashes, according to data cited in the report.
The researchers say drowsy driving deserves the same serious attention as drunk driving. And 62 percent of Americans support making it illegal when it causes serious injury or death.
National Sleep Foundation CEO says, “Drowsy driving is impaired driving, and Americans are telling us it’s time to treat it seriously.”
The foundation recommends adults get seven to nine hours of shut-eye each night, plan an alternative ride when they’re short on sleep, and speak up if someone else seems too tired to get behind the wheel.
Source: National Sleep Foundation
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