![]() Microsleep can occur at any time of day, not just at night. As the name implies, microsleep occurs so quickly that people who have an episode might not even realize they have fallen asleep. Simply put, microsleep is when you fall asleep for a period of several seconds. You may be unfamiliar with the term, but microsleep is quite common and can be dangerous if it occurs while you are driving a vehicle. ![]() Join Safely Home on Twitter the hashtag #SeeAndBeSeenĭriver Tiredness, Fatigue and Road Safetyĭownload and watch the Don’t Drive While Tired video clip.įor more information please visit Safely Home’s website for other road safety tips.SleepFirst™: National Sleep Foundation’s Drowsy Driving Safety Campaign the R27 West Coast Road, which is also a hotspot for speeding.the R61 between Beaufort West and Aberdeen have been dubbed “roads of death” due to the high number of serious and fatal crashes that occur along these roads, and.the N1 highway between Laingsburg and Beaufort West,.In the Western Cape, the following roads can potentially be dangerous if you drive while tired: We urge you to get enough rest before you start a journey and to be extra vigilant and mindful of all these factors at all times. Take a break, and be safe when you and your family are travelling. If you fall asleep behind the wheel, you’re putting your own life (and that of others) in danger. Make sure there are no leaking exhaust fumes.Keep the temperature in the vehicle normal: If it’s too hot or too cold, it can make you feel even more tired.Wear good quality sunglasses that won’t strain your eyes.Get out and stretch your legs at a safe place along the road.Allow yourself to take short breaks along the way: a 15-minute stop-over at least every 2 hours or every 200 km.Avoid sleeping tablets the night before you leave.Never use alcohol, drugs or medication that may cause drowsiness before your trip.Don’t drive during your body’s downtime (generally between 1am and 5am).Don’t exhaust yourself the day before a long trip.It makes you less alert, affects your hand-eye coordination, and could result in you driving more recklessly.įatigue affects everyone and is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents, particularly in long-distance freight, bus and taxi operations.įollow these tips to prevent driver fatigue and arrive safely at your destination: ![]() ![]()
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