Question: causes of fatigue

Answer: physical or mental weariness; physical strain; mental strain; monotonous tasks; illness; lack of sleep; sun glare; overeating; warm passenger compartment

Question: effects of fatigue

Answer: impairs reaction time, judgement, and vision; impairs senses and abilities; may not see objects clearly or in a timely manner; may miss critical info- signs, lights and sounds; takes longer to process info or make decisions

Question: What is one of the leading causes of traffic crashes?

Answer: drowsy driving

Question: have fallen asleep at the wheel

Answer: 103 million people admit to…

Question: who’s most at risk for drowsy driving

Answer: people who are driving long distances, young people, driving through the night, driving alone, driving on long rural roads, shift worker, commercial drivers

Question: fatigue warning signs

Answer: heavy eyelids, trouble keeping head up, yawning repeatedly, rubbing eyes, day dreaming, trouble remembering miles driven, drifting lane, closely/hitting a shoulder rumble strip, restless and irritable

Question: how to maintain alertness while driving

Answer: wear sunglasses, avoid heavy foods, drive with a passenger and take turns, take periodic breaks, take a nap if needed, consume caffeine

Question: effects of emotions

Answer: interfere with your ability to think, create mental distractions, increase risk taking, heartbeat increases, breathing quickens, feeling of exhaustion

Question: aggressive drivers

Answer: occurs when a driver operates vehicle in a push/bold manner, without regard for other’s safety

Question: road rage

Answer: occurs when a driver uses the vehicle or some other weapon to threaten or cause harm to another roadway user in response to a traffic incident