The 2023 Drowsy Driving Survey from the National Sleep Foundation explored 1,124 American teens’ attitudes and behaviors about drowsy driving, finding that one in six drove while drowsy.
Many teens say they've driven while they feel drowsy — and they believe that it’s not as dangerous as driving while drunk or distracted. That’s just one of the findings revealed in the 2023 Drowsy Driving Survey from the National Sleep Foundation in Washington, D.C., which explored 1,124 American teens’ attitudes and behaviors about drowsy driving. One in six teens reported having driven while drowsy during their first two years behind the wheel, the survey found.
vast majority of teens acknowledged that drowsy driving is dangerous — but they don't think it's as dangerous as drunk driving, drugged driving or distracted driving. 'It is important to note that drowsy driving is impaired driving, unequivocally — just like drunk, drugged and distracted driving,' said Joseph Dzierzewski, PhD, vice president of research and scientific affairs for the NSF, in a statement to Fox News Digital.
It’s also essential to get the recommended amount of sleep the night before your trip, said Dzierzewski. NSF recommends seven to nine hours of sleep per night for adults and eight to 10 hours for teens. 'While caffeine, rolling down the windows and playing loud music might help you get safely to your destination, they are not a substitute for sleep.
Drowsy driving causes thousands of car crashes each year, killing an estimated 6,400 people in the U.S. each year. For more Health articles, visit www.foxnews.com/health.
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