It’s Dangerous to Drive Drowsy

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We are all aware that driving while intoxicated is very dangerous, but another major road hazard that is less well-known is driving while sleepy. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that more than 100,000 police-reported crashes are the direct result of drowsy driving every year. Reporter Sarah Bergert shares how driving while drowsy can be even worse than driving while intoxicated.

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The National Transportation Safety Board focuses on the dangers of driving drowsy. The event,  “Awake, Alert and Alive: Over coming the Dangers of Drowsy Driving,” will be held on October 21, 2014 and can be viewed via webcast at www.ntsb.gov.

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Drinking Makes Drowsy Driving Worse

Jennifer Walker from the University Hospitals Injury Prevention Center says if an individual only got four hours of sleep and has one alcoholic beverage, it is equivalent to drinking a six-pack.

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