Awake at the Wheel

Drowsy driving is common, dangerous & deadly – but preventable. A collaborative initiative between @AASMOrg, @CDCgov & @ResearchSleep:

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Fellas: you have a higher risk of being involved in drowsy driving accidents. #AwakeAtTheWheel

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If you don’t let your teen drive drunk, don’t let them drive drowsy, either. #TalkAboutDrowsyDriving

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Rule for Not Driving Drowsy: teens, get 9 hours of sleep. #AwakeAtTheWheel

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Call your parents for a ride if you’re tired after late nights out or at a late movie. #AwakeAtTheWheel

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Drowsy driving symptom: You can’t remember driving the last few miles. #AwakeAtTheWheel

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Did you know? Drowsy driving is similar to drunk driving – both kill thousands every year. #AwakeAtTheWheel

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Drowsy driving symptom: You drift into the other lane of traffic, onto the “rumble strip” or the shoulder of the road. #AwakeAtTheWheel

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Drunk driving and drowsy driving both cause reduced alertness. #AwakeAtTheWheel

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Out and feeling tired? Call your parents for a ride or sleep over somewhere instead. #AwakeAtTheWheel

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If you don’t sleep a lot during the week and then party on the weekend you’re especially at risk of drowsy driving. #AwakeAtTheWheel

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Drowsy driving symptom: You end up too close to cars in front of you. #AwakeAtTheWheel

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Share this with someone who you suspect is driving drowsy. #AwakeAtTheWheel

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Drowsy driving symptom: You miss road signs or drive past your turn. #AwakeAtTheWheel

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Drunk driving and drowsy driving both cause poor driving skills. #AwakeAtTheWheel

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TVs in bedrooms, laptop and smartphones can make you sleep less and be at more risk for drowsy driving. #AwakeAtTheWheel

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Drowsy driving symptom: You end up too close to cars in front of you. #AwakeAtTheWheel

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Drivers aged 16-24 are the most likely to be involved in a drowsy driving-related motor vehicle accident. #AwakeAtTheWheel

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Parents: model and encourage healthy sleep habits when your children are young. #TalkAboutDrowsyDriving

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An awake and alert driver makes the roadways safer #AwakeAtTheWheel

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TVs in bedrooms, laptop and smartphones can make you sleep less and be at more risk for drowsy driving. #AwakeAtTheWheel