You SHOULD NOT drive while tired or fatigued. Research has shown that tiredness in drivers is a major road safety risk, both to themselves and others.
Micro-Sleeps
You can experience micro-sleeps if you are tired and fighting sleep.
These episodes can last up to 10 seconds and can be experienced even when your eyes are open.
During a micro-sleep of even 4 seconds, your vehicle can travel 100 metres (longer than a football pitch) without you being in control of your vehicle.
- Never Drive if you are fighting sleep.
- Prepare yourself for driving by ensuring you get adequate sleep.
- If you are on any medication, check if it causes drowsiness.
- Prepare your journey properly, and plan where you can take a safe break from driving.
- Stop, have a drink and take a nap for a maximum of 20 minutes.
- After the nap, if it is safe to do so, get some fresh air and stretch your legs.
- You are suffering from a serious lack of sleep the only cure is sleep!
At CRASH Services we want to make your experience with us as stress-free as possible. We want to be the first person you call after an accident or collision.
If you’ve been in an accident, CRASH Services can take care of everything at no cost to you. Please speak to one of our specialists from our claims team today. Or call us now on 028 9066 0244.
We offer a range of services including Accident Management, Replacement Vehicles, Recovery, Repairs, Claims, Breakdown Cover and Legal and Medical Assistance.
Our service is free as we recover the costs from the third-party insurers.
