Drowsy Driving – More Dangerous Than Texting And Drinking While Driving

Here’s a wake up call…so to speak.  Have you ever been out late, or maybe taking a long road trip and you don’t want to stop over for the night?  Check this out…

There are new efforts in place to raise awareness about the dangers of drowsy driving.

We often hear about the dangers of drinking and driving, or texting behind the wheel, but driving while sleep deprived can be just as unsafe. According to AAA, nearly 100,000 accidents each year in the U.S. can be attributed to sleepy drivers who aren’t paying attention on the road.

Troopers say that this is an issue and they see it a lot in Central New York.  Indicators say that when they receive a call about a driver falling asleep behind the wheel, the signs are similar to what they would see with a drunk driver.

Since this is an issue that happens so often, authorities say that it’s important to call in any suspicious drivers just to make sure they stay safe, as well as other drivers out on the road.

Losing even two hours of sleep the night before can impair your ability to drive the next day. If you’re making a simple trip to the store or gas station that you should either wait until you are better rested, or have some caffeine before you get behind the wheel.