The Government is launching a new campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of driving whilst tired.
According to the Government as many as one in five car accidents on Britain's roads are the result of driver tiredness. A recent YouGov survey shows that only 18% of drivers pull over for a rest after yawning at the wheel, 22% of drivers plan breaks into their journey, 26% of drivers go for more than four hours and 4% go for more than seven hours without taking a break.
Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick said: "Being tired at the wheel is a proven killer. People who drive for work are particularly at risk, but there are simple steps we can all take to make our journeys safer.
"Plan regular stops into a long trip, and if you find yourself yawning, pull over and take a break - this could make the difference between life and death."
The Government's THINK! campaign advises motorists to take a 15 minute break every 2 hours that they drive.
According to the Government as many as one in five car accidents on Britain's roads are the result of driver tiredness. A recent YouGov survey shows that only 18% of drivers pull over for a rest after yawning at the wheel, 22% of drivers plan breaks into their journey, 26% of drivers go for more than four hours and 4% go for more than seven hours without taking a break.
Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick said: "Being tired at the wheel is a proven killer. People who drive for work are particularly at risk, but there are simple steps we can all take to make our journeys safer.
"Plan regular stops into a long trip, and if you find yourself yawning, pull over and take a break - this could make the difference between life and death."
The Government's THINK! campaign advises motorists to take a 15 minute break every 2 hours that they drive.
