Study urges young drivers to get more sleep
10-02-2009
Teenage drivers should do more to combat fatigue and drowsiness, according to new research from the US by the National Sleep Foundation, Students Against Destructive Decisions and Liberty Mutual.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration claims that sleepiness when driving causes 100,000 police reported crashes, 71,000 injuries and 1550 deaths every year on the roads in America, and the issue has been found to be particularly prevalent in teenage drivers.
The NSF, SADD and Liberty Mutual study, which polled 3580 teenagers and organised 6 focus groups, showed that teen drivers need at least eight hours of sleep a night, and those who slept less than this were twice as likely to fall asleep while driving. The research also highlighted the fact that prosecutions and legal issues related to road accidents caused by drowsiness are not clear cut, and vary massively from state to state.
It is hoped that the findings will raise awareness of the subject and encourage more teen drivers to get the necessary sleep before heading out on the roads.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration claims that sleepiness when driving causes 100,000 police reported crashes, 71,000 injuries and 1550 deaths every year on the roads in America, and the issue has been found to be particularly prevalent in teenage drivers.
The NSF, SADD and Liberty Mutual study, which polled 3580 teenagers and organised 6 focus groups, showed that teen drivers need at least eight hours of sleep a night, and those who slept less than this were twice as likely to fall asleep while driving. The research also highlighted the fact that prosecutions and legal issues related to road accidents caused by drowsiness are not clear cut, and vary massively from state to state.
It is hoped that the findings will raise awareness of the subject and encourage more teen drivers to get the necessary sleep before heading out on the roads.
Each and every Ergo Flex visco elastic memory foam mattress offers pressure-relieving performance and is designed to give you the night’s sleep you’ve always dreamed of. Providing optimum support for your whole body, Ergo Flex mattresses ensure a restful and comfortable sleep, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and energised in the morning. See our memory foam mattresses page for details of our single, double, king size, European king size and super king size mattress versions, or call 0845 450 2338 to find out more.
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