Drowsy Drivers Kill

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drowsy driving results in 1,550 deaths, 71,000 injuries, and more than 100,000 accidents each year. Sleepiness impairs drivers by slowing reaction times, impairing vision, and causing lapses in judgment.  One of every six deadly crashes and one in eight crashes resulting in serious injury include drowsy drivers.  Yet, two of every five drivers surveyed admit to having fallen asleep at the Car Accident Injury Milwaukee.  

Being aware of the following signs of drowsy driving is the first step: 

Difficulty keeping your eyes open and focused, and/or heavy eyelids

Difficulty keeping your head up

Drifting from your lane, swerving, tailgating and/or hitting rumble strips

Inability to clearly remember the last few miles driven

Missing traffic signs or driving past your exit

Yawning repeatedly and rubbing your eyes

Feeling irritable or restless  

If you do feel drowsy, remember the following AAA safety tips: 

Stop driving if you become sleepy

Travel at times when you are normally awake

Stay overnight instead of driving straight through to your destination

Take a break every two hours or 100 miles

Drink a caffeinated beverage 30 minutes before driving to allow it to take effect 

Travel with an awake passenger

 

Lastly, you can adopt the following good sleeping habits to prevent drowsy driving:

Try to go to sleep at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning

Try not to take naps during the day, because naps may make you less sleepy at night

Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol late in the day

Get regular exercise but not within three hours of going to sleep

Don't eat a heavy meal late in the day. A light snack before bedtime may help you sleep 

Make your sleeping place comfortable. Be sure that it is dark, quiet, and not too warm or too cold 

Follow a routine to help relax and wind down before sleep, such as taking a bath

If you tend to lie awake worrying about things, try making a to-do list before you go to bed

See your healthcare provider if you think that you have insomnia or another sleep disorder  

If you or a loved one has suffered an Car Accident Milwaukee due to the negligence or fault of another person, call Gruber Law Offices, LLC today for your free consultation. There is no fee unless we win and we can meet you at a place that is convenient for you such as your place of work, hospital, home, or our conveniently located downtown Milwaukee office.

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