Road safety experts have highlighted driver fatigue as a major cause of road accidents in the UK. This dangerous condition is responsible for around 20% of road accidents in the UK. More and more drivers are falling asleep at the wheel and losing control of their vehicle as a result.
According to the RTA, drivers that get behind the wheel between the hours of 1am and dawn are four times as likely to be involved in an accident as in daylight hours. Driving while sleep deprived or ignoring the warning signs of driver fatigue can have fatal consequences. Lack of sleep can reduce reaction time and concentration and can not only put the driver at risk but other motorists as well. The RTA urges drivers to drive, revive and survive in order to stay alert while driving in unsociable hours. If you feel tired while driving, it is advisable to open a window and search for the next convenient place to stop.
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