Driver fatigue and sleep apnoea is one of the major contributory factor in drivers falling asleep at the steering wheel. Watch the presentation and let it never happen to you.

1. Driver Fatigue

2. Driver fatigue is thought to cause:
at least 20% road accidents of occupational road
users
1 in 5 accidents on motorways and trunk roads
each death on road costs up to £1.2m- human
costs incalculable

3. Driving too tired results in micro sleep

4. Micro sleep happens when:
Eyelids fall briefly
Head drops to one side

5. In 2001, a land rover ploughed onto a railway
line and killed 6 people
At least 40,000 serious injuries 2010/2011
Nearly 3,500 deaths 2010/2011

6. Most driver fatigue occurs:
Between 2am and 6am
Between 2pm and 4pm

7. Never ignore drowsiness
Take a break and rest

8. What can I do?
Turn off cruise control
Turn down car temperature to a cool
temperature
Plan your journey and identify rest points
At main roads or motorways take a break at
designated areas

9. Have a caffeinated drink
Have a short "power nap"

10. Don't become a statistic
Maintain a regular sleep pattern
Take adequate rest and sleep before driving
Avoid alcohol or medication which can affect
driving