Safe Driver Episode 2 : Fatigue while driving

FATIGUE WHILE DRIVING

What happened

The truck driver veered off the road and hit a tree.

He had brushed off the warning signs of fatigue and nodded off at the wheel.

He closed his eyes for just 3 seconds, but that was enough time for him to lose control of his vehicle.

At 60 kilometers per hour, a vehicle can travel 50 meters in that short time.

One in five serious accidents is caused by fatigue.

You need to pay attention to the signs.

Hypnotic staring,
burning eyes,
non-stop yawning,
stiff neck,
general discomfort,
back pain and the need to shift your position
frequently are the most common signs.

The risk of an accident increases three- to four-fold in the 30 minutesnfollowing the initial signs of fatigue.

You must take a break immediately.

Best practices

Between 7 and 8 hours per night

Get enough sleep: Drivers should get seven to eight hours of sleep a night.

Risk of accident x3

The risk of an accident triples if you get less than five hours of sleep.

Certain times of the day are more dangerous:
Early afternoon and the middle of the night are when drivers are most likely to fall asleep at the wheel.

15 min every 2 hours

Take frequent break:
Drivers should stop for at least 15 minutes every two hours.

Use that time to air out your cab, relax and walk around.

Don't fight sleep: It's a losing battle.

It's better to be late than to endanger lives

If you're tired, stop as soon as possible, park safely and sleep.

Safety for me, for you, for all.