Maine Car Accidents and Drowsy Driving

With car crashes ranking among the leading causes of death in America, it’s shocking to know that drowsy driving is still a prevalent problem in this nation. Driving fatigued is dangerous and can lead to a serious Maine car accident.

The findings of a recent study

A recent AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study reveals that:

• Nearly a third (32 percent) of drivers admit to driving while having difficulties keep their eyes open
• Approximately 41 percent of drivers admit to have fallen asleep at the wheel at some point
• Approximately 16.5 percent of fatal crashes involved a drowsy driver

Equivalent to driving drunk, drugged, and distracted

According to AAA Foundation President and CEO Peter Kissinger, driving drowsy kills, just as sure as drunk, drugged, and distracted driving does.
“Drivers have a tendency to underestimate the impact being tired has on their driving ability, which puts themselves and others at risk,” said Peter Kissinger.
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