A recent survey found that while most American motorists believe that drowsy driving is unacceptable behavior, almost a third of respondents admitted to recently driving while sleepy, report news sources.
The study, conducted by the AAA Foundation or Traffic Safety, revealed that 96 percent of U.S. drivers did not think drowsy driving was appropriate on the roads; however close to one third of those polled reported that in the past month that they had driven while they were so sleepy that they couldn’t keep their eyes open. A 2010 AAA study found that almost one sixth of all fatal crashes and one in eight of crashes that result in serious injury involved drowsy driving.
This year’s findings come just ahead of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, which is hosted by the National Sleep Foundation and runs November 6 through 12.
As a Sumter car accident lawyer, motorist safety is something that I am very conscious of. I encourage drivers to avoid getting behind the wheel while sleepy. Because of my experience as a Sumter personal injury attorney, I am very aware of the split-second difference between everything seeming fine and a terrible vehicle crash. I urge motorists to always practice safe driving habits.
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