Utah Law Firm Specializing in Drowsy Driving Accidents
Drowsy driving is as dangerous as drunk driving and text-messaging while driving. New research has discovered that 44% of Utah drivers admitted to falling asleep at the wheel. KSL News reports that this finding and others have prompted a campaign to enlighten Utahns about the dangers of drowsy driving. Safety groups are hoping to increase citizens’ awareness that drunk driving and drowsy driving are equally fatal. What makes drowsy driving especially dangerous is that it is not limited to nighttime: 3:00 pm is considered the most dangerous hour for drowsy driving. Sleepy drivers often crack the window or turn the radio up to avoid falling asleep. However, this only works for a few minutes and often worsens the situation. Doctors say this is because the driver is stimulating his/her adrenaline but the adrenaline quickly wears out. Once the adrenaline subsides, the driver is worse off than before. Utah police have begun cracking down on drivers who are falling asleep by issuing tickets and not warnings. Safety experts recommend switching drivers or taking a short nap if you become drowsy while behind the wheel. To learn more about the Sleep Smart, Drive Smart campaign, visit their website at www.sleepsmartdrivesmart.com.
If you have been injured in a Utah drowsy driving accident, be sure to contact the Utah Personal Injury Law Firm specializing in drowsy driving accidents at the Christensen Law Firm, PLLC.
