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Ep. 55 Did you know that driving while sleep-deprived can be as dangerous as driving under the influence? In this episode of The Doze Podcast, host Soda Kuczkowski tackles a hidden yet life-threatening issue on our roads: drowsy driving. With over half of U.S. drivers admitting they’ve driven while dangerously tired, it’s time to face the risks and get real about the consequences. Join certified sleep coach and sleep health educator, Soda as she breaks down the science behind drowsy driving, including how sleep deprivation affects reaction time, awareness, and judgment. Learn about the red flags to watch for, practical steps to avoid driving while fatigued, and essential strategies to keep yourself and others safe. Whether you’re a daily commuter, shift worker, or planning a road trip, this episode is your guide to staying alert and safe on the road.
What’s Inside?
💤 Why staying awake for 18 hours mirrors a BAC of 0.05%
💤 Essential signs of drowsiness and how to combat them
💤 Practical tips to stay alert and drive safely
Notable Quotes:
- "Getting six or less hours of sleep each night for two weeks straight is like being awake for 48 hours."
- "Your brain could be slipping in and out of microsleeps, making it just as dangerous as nodding off completely."
- "For shift workers, failing to plan is planning to fail when it comes to avoiding drowsy driving.
Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation during National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week—because driving tired isn’t just risky for you; it’s a hazard to everyone on the road.
Resources:
National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
Ep. 8 - Tired All the Time? Personalized Strategies for Better Sleep
Ep. 29 - Set It & Forget It: A Guide to Crafting Your Ideal Sleep Sanctuary
Ep. 40 - 7 Essential Tools to Optimize Shift Worker Sleep
Ep.54 - The Sleep Survival Guide for First Responders
Chapters:
0:00 The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation on Driving Performance
1:21 Prevention of Drowsy Driving
5:04 Tragic Consequences
6:08 Recognizing and Mitigating Risks of Drowsy Driving
9:40 Safe Driving Tips to Combat Fatigue and Impairment
10:54 Managing Fatigue and Preventing Drowsy Driving
12:21 Daylight Saving Time Changes Impact Sleep and Driving Safety
13:24 Promoting Safe Driving by Preventing Drowsy Driving
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