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
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