Could Lack of Sleep Risk Your Safety on the Highway?
by Jacob Jedamus-Denu on Jan 27, 2014 | Views: 675 | Score: 12
| % United States drivers who dozed off behind the wheel once or more in the past month | |
|---|---|
| Age 18 to <25 | 4.5 |
| Age 25 to <35 | 7.2 |
| Age 35 to <45 | 5.7 |
| Age 45 to <55 | 3.9 |
| Age 55 to <65 | 3.1 |
| Age >= 65 | 2 |
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A shocking new study shows that sleep deprivation not only affects your health, but is a danger to other's safety. The study, conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, reveals that 4.7% of US drivers admitted to falling asleep at the wheel at least once within the past month.