{"id":13603,"date":"2017-07-31T10:39:08","date_gmt":"2017-07-31T09:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.factorfocus.ie\/?p=13603"},"modified":"2017-07-31T10:39:08","modified_gmt":"2017-07-31T09:39:08","slug":"drivers-need-to-wake-up-to-the-dangers-of-fatigue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.factorfocus.ie\/index.php\/drivers-need-to-wake-up-to-the-dangers-of-fatigue\/13603","title":{"rendered":"Drivers need to wake up to the dangers of fatigue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Drivers need to be wise to the dangers of fatigue on journeys.<\/p>\n<p>Fatigue is a major contributory factor in road crashes, particularly in the early hours of the morning. Many thousands of collisions occur because of a driver\u2019s reduced ability to respond quickly and safely if a dangerous situation arises.<\/p>\n<p>Road safety and UK breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist advises that if you\u2019re making a long road journey, then it\u2019s vital to be properly rested before you set off \u2013 and to ensure you build in time for breaks on the way.<\/p>\n<p>Statistics show that those most at risk from a fatigue-related collision include young male drivers, shift workers, truck drivers and company car drivers. Around 85 per cent of drivers who cause fatigue-related crashes are male, and more than one third of these are aged under 30.<\/p>\n<p>The UK\u2019s Highway Code offers specific advice to reduce the risk of being in a fatigue-related collision. The tips include:<br \/>\n\u2022 proper journey planning<br \/>\n\u2022 the importance of taking a 15-minute break after every two hours or 100 miles of driving<br \/>\n\u2022 avoiding certain medications<br \/>\n\u2022 the times of day and night to avoid<br \/>\n\u2022 the importance of overnight stops on long road trips<\/p>\n<p>Neil Worth of Gem concludes: \u201cIt\u2019s not only professional drivers at work who are at increased risk of a fatigue crash. If you\u2019re making a long road journey to a holiday destination, or if you need to drive in the early hours of the morning to catch or return from a long-haul flight, then you are also at risk.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOnce again, planning is key to safety. 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