Driver fatigue

One in five of all crashes on major roads are caused by tired drivers, resulting in around 300 deaths every year, so as a young driver it really is something that you need to be aware of.  

 

Any driver travelling long distances or when they are tired is at risk of falling asleep behind the wheel, but as a young and relatively inexperienced driver, you’re even more at risk.

 

The majority of fatigue related collisions occur in the early hours of the morning or the middle of the afternoon, and on long journeys, particularly on motorways.

 

Fatigue related crashes are likely to have more serious consequences than other crashes because when you fall asleep at the wheel and you crash, you will be unable to take any action prior to the crash, so your injuries are likely to be very severe, if not fatal.