What you need to know about Driver Fatigue

Aggravating factors: 

• Sleep deprivation and accumulated sleep deficit
• The existence of an untreated sleep disorder such as sleep apnea or insomnia
• Time of day, circadian rhythm low points in the afternoon or just before bedtime at 11:00/12:00
• Number of hours you have been awake anything after 17 hours, physical and mental performance declines.
• Use of alcohol or other specific types of medication

What does fatigue do?

• It decreases reaction time
• Decreases alertness
• Makes your judgment less accurate
• Impairs memory
• Reduces the driver’s field of vision
• Increase the risk of drowsiness and sleepiness