People with sleep apnea were more likely to use strategies to stay alert at the wheel, results show. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Do you drive with the window open? Sip coffee behind the wheel?
WASHINGTON — Drivers who skimp on just a couple of hours of sleep nearly double the risk of a crash, making drowsy driving about as dangerous as drunken driving, according to a report released Dec. 6.
According to State Patrol, nearly 700 crashes in 2024 were linked to drivers driving while drowsy or falling asleep behind the wheel. In 2025, with nearly two full months to go, there have been 627 ...
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