Driver Fatigue-Drowsy Driving

Driver fatigue/drowsy driving is a risky behavior that can be avoided. This behavior can be magnified in rural areas with long distances between destinations and dark roadways with low traffic volumes.

This section provides resources and public safety campaigns for combating drowsy driving.

Technical Guide/Manual

Drowsy Driving Guide: Risks and Prevention

Created: Wednesday April 12th, 2017
Topic: Enforcement, Road User, Safety Culture
Sub-Topic: Driver Behavior, Driver Fatigue-Drowsy Driving, Human Factors, Road User Road Safety Culture

“Drowsy driving is a widespread issue among motorists in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drows ... [ Read More » ]

Website

NETS' Drive Safely Work Week Resources

Posted: Monday September 26th, 2016
Source: Network of Employers for Traffic Safety
Topic: Education, Enforcement, Road User
Sub-Topic: Driver Behavior, Driver Fatigue-Drowsy Driving, Public Service Announcements/Marketing Campaigns

“Driver behavior contributes to 94 out of every 100 traffic crashes in the U.S. according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Resea ... [ Read More » ]

Research Report

2015 Traffic Safety Culture Index

Created: Monday February 1st, 2016
Source: AAA Foundation For Traffic Safety
Topic: Enforcement, Road User, Safety Culture
Sub-Topic: Aggressive Driving, Child Passenger Safety, Distracted Driving, Driver Behavior, Driver Fatigue-Drowsy Driving, Impaired Driving, Occupant Protection, Road User Road Safety Culture

“This report presents the methods for the AAA Foundation’s eighth annual Traffic Safety Culture Index (a nationally representative survey, to begin to a ... [ Read More » ]

Website

Traffic Safety Marketing

Posted: Monday December 7th, 2015
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Topic: Education, Enforcement, Engineering, Road, Road User, Safety Culture, Vehicle
Sub-Topic: Aggressive Driving, Aging Road User, Bicycle Safety, Child Passenger Safety, Distracted Driving, Driver Behavior, Driver Education, Driver Fatigue-Drowsy Driving, Human Factors, Impaired Driving, Motorcycles, Motorcyclists, Occupant Protection, Pedestrian Safety, Public Service Announcements/Marketing Campaigns, Road Rage, Road User Road Safety Culture, Safety Countermeasures, Sharing the Road Safely with All Road Users, Speed Enforcement, Young Drivers

This website is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s communication resource for States, partner organizations, and highway safety profess ... [ Read More » ]

General Report

Drowsy Driving and Automobile Crashes

Created: Tuesday September 15th, 2015
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Topic: Road User
Sub-Topic: Driver Fatigue-Drowsy Driving

This website is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s communication resource for States, partner organizations, and highway safety profess ... [ Read More » ]