The Insurance Bureau of Canada released a report on the effects of driver fatigue. The report is a comprehensive assessment of driver fatigue and the danger it poses to all drivers. The report notes that a driver who has not slept in 24 hours is as impaired as a driver with a .1% blood alcohol level.
The matter is a serious concern to any business owner because the drivers most frequently affected by fatigue are commercial drivers. Others particularly affected are:
- new/young drivers, especially young men
- shift and split-shift workers
- people suffering from sleep disorders
- drivers whose lifestyle affects the quality and quantity of their sleep
Impaired drivers cause accidents. Accidents drive up commercial auto insurance rates more than any other factor in determining premiums.
very nice
Wow, that’s surprising; I’d think young people wouldn’t have as much of a risk at falling asleep at the wheel.