Avoid these risks or you may fall asleep at the wheel

Drowsy driving can impair reflexes and lead to disaster causing about 每年有10万起警方报告的车祸. 的 struggle to stay awake while driving may be more common than you realize. 根据疾病预防控制中心的数据， 1 in 25 drivers reported falling asleep while driving 在过去的30天里.

Fatigued driving isn't worth that risk: According to the National Highway Traffic 安全 Administration’s report published in 2022, 有 663 reported fatalities involving a drowsy driver 2020年.

深夜司机, workers who had a long day or those who haven't slept well should heed warning signs. 如果你觉得困了, 打呵欠, blinking a lot or nodding off — or if you can't focus — think twice about getting on the road.

如何避免在开车时睡着

To help reduce your chances of falling asleep behind the wheel, try to follow these steps to stay alert and safe on the road:

• 晚上要保证充足的睡眠. 的 疾病控制中心 (CDC) suggests adult drivers get at least seven hours of sleep prior to driving — and 8 hours for teens.
• 靠边休息一下. 如果你觉得无聊, 不安分的, are having a hard time concentrating or have tired eyes, 你可能需要休息一下. Pull over to a rest stop, stretch, take a short nap or switch drivers. 考虑每两个小时休息一下.
• 调整你的汽车设置. Try to stay more alert by keeping the temperature cool, 大声播放, 兴奋的音乐, turning off the cruise control and placing your seat back in an upright position.
• 白天戴太阳镜. Bright sunlight can cause you to squint, making your eyes tired.
• 注意你的饮食. Caffeine and sugary products don't ensure mental alertness. You may opt for water or juice, and high-protein foods rather than heavier fare.

智能科技对抗开车睡觉

Though it's no replacement for a good night's rest, current 汽车技术 can help pinpoint signs of drowsy driving and help prevent collisions.

• 疲劳警告系统跟踪你的驾驶, blink rate duration and other behaviors and will alert you if they suspect sleepiness.
• Lane departure warning and prevention systems monitor your 车辆's position and react if you're in danger of drifting into another lane.
• 前方碰撞预警系统 use sensors to monitor the distance between your 车辆 and a 车辆 in front of you and may engage automatic braking to prevent accidents.

Drowsy driving can impair your skills, leading to potentially disastrous consequences. 了解更多有关 分心驾驶的危险.