You Are Three Times More Likely To Get Into A Connecticut Auto Accident If You’re Driving Fatigued

You may have done this in the past, gotten behind the wheel while yawning and feeling like you were a little bit tired.  You may not have thought anything about it thinking that it’s just a short drive home and you can drink a cup of coffee to keep yourself awake.

The truth is, driving while fatigued increases your risk of getting into a Connecticut auto accident by 33%.  This is a huge number and is one that you should absolutely take seriously.  Hopefully you take driving under the influence of alcohol seriously which is why you should know that if you haven’t gotten sleep in 20 hours and then get behind the wheel it is the equivalent of getting behind the wheel with a blood alcohol level of 0.08.  

Fatigued driving can present a serious risk to you and your passengers.  If you are getting behind the wheel and are tired or have experienced a lack of sleep recently, you should hand the keys over to someone else who is not tired.  If you are alone and are the only one driving you should consider postponing your trip until you have been able to get some sleep.  If you cannot postpone your trip, call a ride share service to get you home safely.

If you are behind the wheel and you begin to feel fatigue, you should pull over to a safe area and catch some sleep before you continue on your trip.  This is especially true on long rides if you are driving for long stretches of road.  

Aside from the feeling of fatigue you should be looking out for a few other signs of fatigued driving which may include;

• Frequent yawning
• Not being able to remember the last few miles you drove
• Sudden changes in your speed
• Missing street signs or taking a wrong turn
• Drifting

If you are experiencing any of these signs while driving you should take measures to protect your safety and avoid a Connecticut auto accident.  

Driving at night can be especially dangerous and if you’ve experienced an accident at night you may want to speak with one of our attorneys who can review your case and help protect your long-term interests.