Everyone gets sleepy at work from time to time, especially after a big lunch. But for people whose jobs involve driving or working with heavy machinery, drowsiness can be extremely dangerous—if not outright deadly.
Aug 6, 2024
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A new study presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting found that drowsy driving by teenagers is a common threat to public safety on U.S. roadways. The research abstract was published in an online supplement of the journal ...
Jun 4, 2024
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Drowsy driving causes thousands of car crashes a year and teen drivers say they are often sleepy behind the wheel.
Nov 3, 2023
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Most people consider drowsy driving dangerous, but an estimated 37 million Americans still get behind the wheel at least once a year when they're so tired they can barely keep their eyes open.
Nov 2, 2022
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(HealthDay)—Nearly half of American adults admit that they've fought to stay awake while driving, a new survey finds.
Oct 28, 2019
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(HealthDay)—Driving under the influence and distracted driving are well-known hazards, but few people think twice about getting behind the wheel when feeling drowsy, a sleep expert warns.
Nov 7, 2018
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A position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) concludes that fatigue and sleepiness are inherent safety risks in the ridesharing industry.
Apr 16, 2018
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(HealthDay)—Driver fatigue causes many more car accidents in the United States than previously estimated, a new report suggests.
Feb 8, 2018
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(HealthDay)—At least one in five fatal motor vehicle accidents involves drowsy driving, U.S. traffic safety experts say. So it's vital that you recognize when you're sleepy behind the wheel.
May 20, 2017
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Conservative estimates show that 21 percent of fatal crashes involve drowsy driving.
May 3, 2017
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