Posted on 7/28/2025
Feeling drowsy behind the wheel is more dangerous than many drivers realize. According to safety experts, drowsy driving is responsible for thousands of accidents every year, many of them serious or even fatal. Fatigue slows reaction times, reduces attention, and can impair your judgment in ways similar to alcohol. Knowing how to recognize drowsiness and what to do about it can help keep you, your passengers, and everyone else on the road safe. Why Drowsy Driving Is So Dangerous When you’re tired, your brain simply can’t process information as quickly or effectively. Your reflexes slow down, and your ability to focus diminishes. In severe cases, drivers may even experience “micro-sleeps” — brief episodes of sleep that can last just a few seconds. At highway speeds, a few seconds is all it takes to drift out of your lane, miss a stop sign, or rear-end another vehicle. Warning Signs You’re Too Tired to Drive Many ... read more