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Drowsy Driving Dangerous to Virginia Motorists


Posted on Dec 08, 2010

Drowsy driving.  Though most of us have done it, this dangerous behavior should be taken more seriously.  Driving while fatigued is dangerous for not only the driver themselves but for all motorists they share the road with.  A study done by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety of NHTSA has shown that drowsy driving causes more than 5,500 traffic deaths each year and is a factor in upwards of 17 percent of all fatal crashes.

Earlier estimates had shown that driving while overly tired was a factor in just 2-3 percent of accidents.  However, Peter Kissinger, president and CEO of the AAA Foundation, is concerned that even the higher estimate is not correct.

"Many researchers believe drowsy driving has been underreported and underestimated," says Kissinger. "That's one of the reasons we took this on.  We have long suspected the true magnitude and scope of drowsy driving have been underreported."

The National Sleep Foundation has issued the following list of warning signs to be aware of while you are driving.  If you experience any of the following behaviors stop driving and rest.

  • Difficulty focusing, frequent blinking and/or heavy eyelids.
  • Difficulty keeping daydreams away.
  • Trouble keeping your head from dropping.
  • Drifting from your lane, swerving, tailgating or hitting rumble strips.
  • Inability to clearly remember the last few miles driven.
  • Repeated yawning.
  • Feeling restless, irritable or aggressive.

As Virginia large truck accident lawyers we too often see truck drivers who push themselves to drive, despite being overly tired.  However, as everyday commuters and drivers, we too must be aware of the dangers of drowsy driving.  If you feel tired please find a safe place to pull over and rest.  Doing so may very well save your life. 

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