The long weekend is around the corner and ICBC wants to let the public know about an underreported statistic.
Driver fatigue on average accounts for two deaths and 92 injuries in 110 crashes every year in the North Central Region.
Rising temperatures during the summer lead to a spike in driver fatigue-related crashes, especially during the August long weekend. On average during the BC Day long weekend, 25 people are injured in 130 crashes every year.
Being tired behind the wheel slows reaction time, decreases awareness and impairs judgment.
Some warning signs to watch out for are:
- You don’t notice a vehicle until it suddenly passes you.
- You don’t recall driving the last few kilometres.
- You’re yawning or daydreaming.
- Your speed creeps up or down.
- You find yourself wandering into the next lane, shoulder or centre line.
- Your eyes feel heavy or you have difficulty keeping your head up.
If you experience some of these the best thing to do is pull to the side of the road and take a nap.
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