Driving While Drowsy and Tired

by

AHMET TURAN DALKIRAN

CELİLE ÖNÜRT

TAHİR ÇAKALLIOĞLU

Overview

Statistics About Percentages of Accidents

Who is at Risk ?

Warning Signs of Tiredness

What are the Characteristics of a Drowsy Driving Incident ?

Advices to the Drivers

Can Education Improve Driving Behaviors in High Rirsk Groups ?

Two Target Populations

Statistics About Percentagesof Accidents

Who is at Risk?

Young people Shift workers Victims of sleep Drunk drivers People taking medicine Commercial drivers Business travelers

Warning Signs of Tiredness

Last 2 – 3 kilometers Going right or left on the road Dreaming or cannot concentrated Frequently yawning Keepin his or her eyes open Missing traffic lambs Holding upright his head

What are the Characteristics of a Drowsy Driving Incident ?

Advices to Drivers 1-) Before the travelSleep betterTravel with one or more friendNot use alcohol or drug Get adequate sleepAvoid large meals

Advices to Drivers (Cont.)

2-) During the travelPull over and stop drivingFind a safety placeMake catnapDrink a cup of coffee

Behaviors Which Would Not Keep You Awake

Singing loudly Chewing gum or eating food Slapping or pinding yourself Rolling down windows Smoking Screaming Changing siting position

Can Education Improve Driving Behaviors in High Risk Groups ?

Two Target Populations

Young men Shift workers

Summary

• Who are sleepy people?

• Warning signs of tiredness

• Advices to drivers

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