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Drowsy Driving
Heed These Warning Signs from the National Sleep Foundation:
Feeling Sleepy? Stop Driving!
If you start to do the following, it’s time to get off the road. Find a safe place to pull over:
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Have problems focusing, blink frequently and/or have heavy eyelids;
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Drift from your lane, swerve, tailgate and/or hit rumble strips;
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Have trouble remembering the last few miles driven;
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Miss exits or traffic signs;
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Have trouble keeping your head up;
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Yawn repeatedly
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Or finding yourself rolling down the windows or turning up the radio
Special At-Risk Groups for Drowsy Driving include:
Young People
Shift Workers
Commercial Drivers
Business Travelers
Untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea
For further information, these web sites are recommended
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