You can take steps to prevent drowsy driving

There is a growing concern over the relationship between drowsy driving and automobile crashes. There are a number of factors that can contribute to a person being drowsy, and research indicates an increasing number of people are drowsy during the day. Combine that with driving and the dangerous situation can be disastrous.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research, in an expert panel report, provide insight about those most at risk and contributing causes and additional risk factors.

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