Safety on the Road
Fatigue, teenagers and road crashes
Fatigue in Teenagers
Teenagers who sleep for less than 8 hours, are 1/3 more likely to be involved in a crash than those who sleep for more than 8 hours, Drowsiness similar to alcohol in how it compromises driving ability by reducing awareness. Drowsiness is similar to alcohol in how it compromises driving ability by reducing alertness and attentiveness, delaying reaction times, and hindering decision-making skills.
Don't trust your tired self.www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QRXRsCjNHc
Health Promotion Initiative- Don't trust your tired self. This initiative aims to reduce the amount of road fatigue crashes by delivering powerful advertisements and pictures.
Don't trust your tired self
This Health promotion initiative uses videos and ads to tell the viewers to not drive while tired. The ads and photos talk of the consequences that will occur when you are fatigued whilst driving.
Ways of Reducing Fatigure Related Crashes in Teenagers
The only way to address fatigue is by sleeping. Make a choice not to drive when tired or follow these guidelines to prevent fatigue:
- get a good night's sleep before heading off on a long trip
- don't travel for more than eight to ten hours a day
- take regular breaks – at least every two hours
- share the driving wherever possible
- don't drink alcohol before your trip. Even a small amount can significantly contribute to driver fatigue
- don't travel at times when you'd usually be sleeping
- take a 15 minute power nap if you feel yourself becoming drowsy