Almost everyone who has operated a vehicle in their lifetime has experienced driver fatigue and the trance-like state it can put you in if you stare at the center stripes in the road too long. What many people don’t know is that this condition leads to tens of thousands of car wrecks each year. Most people feel these symptoms on long road trips, but they can strike at anytime if you have had a long day at work, a rough night with your children at home, or are a little under the weather.
Symptoms of Driver Fatigue:
Burning Sensation in the Eyes;
Heavy Eyelids;
Inability to Focus;
Back Tension;
Wandering Thoughts;
Arms and Legs Feel Heavy, or Light and Tingly, or Numb.
You can avoid these symptoms by doing the following:
Exercise Regularly;
Eat a Healthy, Well-Balanced Diet;
Get 7 to 8 Hours of Sleep Per Night;
Eat a Light Meal Before Driving;
Avoid Driving Long Trips Alone;
Make Frequent Stops on Long Trips;
Avoid Long Night Trips;
Pull Over and Stretch Your Legs if You Start to Feel Drowsy;
Keep the Driver’s Area Cool and Well Ventilated
These suggestions will help you avoid accidents that often result from driver fatigue and road trance.
If you have been the victim of a driver fatigue car wreck in Pasadena, Texas, call the Board Certified Personal Injury Attorneys at Denena & Points, P.C. Both Tony Denena and Chad Points are Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a recognition and achievement reserved for less than 2% of the licensed attorneys in Texas.