Drowsy Driving

Sleepiness can cause: 

• slower reaction times
• vision impairment
• lapses in judgment
• delays in processing information

Studies show that being awake for more than 20 hours results in an impairment equal to a blood alcohol concentration of .08.

And without realizing it, it's also possible to fall into a 3-4 second microsleep.

Preventing a fall-asleep crash:

• Get adequate sleep the night before a long drive.
• Avoid driving alone for long distances.
• Allow time to arrive at your destination rather than be too rushed.
• Avoid driving at times when you would usually be asleep.
• Take a break every 2 hours.

Source: drowsydriving.org

Beginning of the journey

The journey is just beginning. Freshman year has been great so far, we're finally on our own, meeting new people, and trying to make good decisions. Some of us are up all night working on projects at the design building or pulling an all-nighter for that first big test. We're exhausted and now plan to drive home for the weekend to visit the folks.

There is so much pressure to be on time and get places quickly, but driving drowsy slows reaction time and impairs awareness, so why not take that nap and be safe!

Who are you

Have you ever sat down and thought to yourself, why do I do the things I do? Why do I listen to country music one day then switch to R&B the next, or why do I listen to my music instead of conversing with people as I pass them on the street?

Yeah, that sounds cheesy but think about it. Where are we going? What are we doing with our lives, it is about graduating college and making the good bucks or staying close to family? Whatever you choose, it's all about the journey.

Talking Points

The Drive-Ride and Walk media team would like to include information on this blog about transportation topics of interest to you and your friends.

The 2011 fall team would like you to:

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