Monday, December 5, 2011

Are You Too Drowsy to Drive?

We've all heard about the dangers of driving drunk - but what about driving drowsy? According to the CDC, it's pretty darn dangerous as well. Driving drowsy was implicated in about 16 percent of fatal crashes and 13 percent of crashes that resulted in hospitalization. Additionally, 28 percent of respondents in one survey reported falling asleep behind the wheel in the past year.

The CDC recommends making it a priority to get the recommended amount of sleep (for adults, that's seven to nine hours) to avoid getting behind the wheel while drowsy.

To learn more, click here.

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