driver fatigue
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Every year, thousands of motorists worldwide are killed by being tired. Driving involves concentration and alertness. We drive amongst stranges so we need to be alert and compensate for other's mistakes. This short presentation will give you some guidance on how to avoid driver fatigue. If it helps you, please let me know. Thanks.TRANSCRIPT
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Driver Fatigue
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Driver fatigue is thought to cause:
at least 20% road accidents of occupational road users
1 in 5 accidents on motorways and trunk roads
each death on road costs up to £1.2m- human costs incalculable
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Driving too tired results in micro sleep
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Micro sleep happens when:Eyelids fall briefly
Head drops to one side
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In 2001, a land rover ploughed onto a railway line and killed 6 people
At least 40,000 serious injuries 2010/2011
Nearly 3,500 deaths 2010/2011
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Most driver fatigue occurs:
Between 2am and 6am
Between 2pm and 4pm
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Never ignore drowsinessTake a break and rest
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What can I do?
Turn off cruise control
Turn down car temperature to a cool temperature
Plan your journey and identify rest points
At main roads or motorways take a break at designated areas
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Have a caffeinated drink
Have a short "power nap"
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Don't become a statistic
Maintain a regular sleep pattern
Take adequate rest and sleep before driving
Avoid alcohol or medication which can affect driving