Introduction
We can do much research on driver tiredness and provide lots of statistical data to confirm the dangers of driver tiredness.
We can also share many road crash photos of head-on and rollover crashes where the contributing factors are difficult to explain other than possible driver tiredness.
But how do we reduce road crashes which have been caused by driver tiredness?
Raising Awareness of the Risks of Driver Tiredness
Publicity campaigns may raise awareness about the problem of driver fatigue and possible countermeasures.
International campaigns have focused on some of these themes:
• Driving when fatigued is a risk equal to driving drunk• Tactical use of driver rotation, caffeine, napping• Encouraging drivers to consider fatigue-related driving risk as a personal responsibility• Educating the community on minimum sleep requirements and fatigue warning signs• Challenging existing incorrect beliefs about...
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