Driving safely and responsibly is a responsibility for anyone on the road. Reporter Taylor Thacker says among other challenges, drowsy driving is a serious concern for the California Highway Patrol…
Driving requires concentration and awareness at all times. This simple fact is why drowsy driving is extremely dangerous. CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow said, “Fatigued drivers can be just as dangerous as an alcohol- or drug-impaired driver on our roadways. A lack of sleep will decrease a driver’s awareness, slow reaction time, and impair judgment. All of these behaviors can result in serious or even deadly consequences for the driver, their passengers or others on the roadway.” According to the CHP’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System, in 2012 there were 4,000 collisions in California that involved a drowsy driver. Drivers who experience any symptoms of drowsy driving should stop driving and rest. Drivers who are far from home should use a rest stop, parking lot, or hotel to take a quick nap. Many people underestimate the dangers associated with driving drowsy. Don’t put your life and others’ lives at risk. Don’t drive drowsy.
CHP WARNS ABOUT DROWSY DRIVING
