Getting behind the wheel when you’re tired is just as dangerous as driving drunk. In fact, over 11% of all fatal car accidents happen as a result of sleepy motorists – so it’s important to pay attention to the red flags before you start your drive. Here are the surefire signs you need to hand the keys to someone else:
-Yawning
-Hitting a rumble strip
-Not being able to recall the past couple of miles
-Blinking more than usual
-Trouble keeping eyes open or focusing them on the road in front of you
If you are displaying any one of these behaviors for a duration of time, especially if you are experiencing more than one at a time, you shouldn’t be driving. Ask yourself if the trip is worth putting your life or the lives of others at risk. And then hand the keys over.
