Mark Roman | January 20, 2016 | Car Accidents

Most people have felt it at least once before. You are driving along and all of a sudden, you are hit with a wave of drowsiness and fatigue. But, did you know this can be an extremely dangerous condition for you and other drivers on the road? It’s true.In fact, the National Transportation Safety Board states that there is a great need for changes to prevent the large amount of drowsy driving accidents that occur every year.

Many argue that driving while drowsy is not an issue unless a person falls asleep at the wheel.However, drowsiness can cause the following dangerous side effects:

  • Delayed reactions
  • Poor decision-making skills
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Trouble paying attention

When people begin to experience fatigue while behind the wheel, it is important they take the appropriate safety precautions to avoid causing a serious accident.

How You Can Prevent Fatigued Driving

The first step to fixing a problem is admitting that a problem exists. In this case, it is important that drivers notice the symptoms of drowsy driving.Some fatigued driving symptoms include:

  • Frequent blinking
  • Excessive yawning
  • Drifting through lanes
  • Driving over the rumble strips located on the side of the road
  • Excessively dry eyes

Once a driver notices the signs of sleep driving, they should consider one or more of the following safety tips:

  • Pull over and take a nap until they are fully rested.
  • Consume a caffeinated beverage such as coffee or an energy drink until they are wide-awake and fully alert.
  • Have another passenger drive.

Contact the Clearwater Car Accident Law Firm of Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers for Help Today

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