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Posted on Nov 2nd 2007 9:09PM by Martha EdwardsFiled Under: Diet & Weight Loss
Drunk driving is recognized the world over for being extremely dangerous and often fatal, but there's another driving crime that's not against the law, and is killing thousands every year -- drowsy driving. In fact, my own great uncle passed away at a sickeningly young age because of this -- he died when he fell asleep at the wheel while on his way home to his family on leave from the Navy.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates there are 100,000 sleep-related crashes a year, with 71,000 injuries from such crashes. These are some frightening statistics, especially since drowsy driving is such a careless, stupid thing to do. And yet, most of us have done it at one point or another.
Please, if you find yourself about to nod off while driving, pull over. You could be saving a few lives, including your own.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates there are 100,000 sleep-related crashes a year, with 71,000 injuries from such crashes. These are some frightening statistics, especially since drowsy driving is such a careless, stupid thing to do. And yet, most of us have done it at one point or another.
Please, if you find yourself about to nod off while driving, pull over. You could be saving a few lives, including your own.
