We all know that falling asleep behind the wheel is extremely dangerous and can even be deadly. But did you know that operating a vehicle while tired can be just as dangerous, even if you’re still awake? It’s true. Drowsy driving can cause mental impairment just like drunk driving does. In fact, 24 hours of sleep deprivation has the same effects on your body as a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.10%!
Thankfully, for many people, getting a good night’s sleep is easy and drowsy driving is not an issue, but for a growing number of others, sleep deprivation has become a way of life. But it doesn’t have to be that way. If you find yourself tired throughout the day despite getting at least eight hours of sleep, or struggle to stay asleep at night and muddle through the day overtired, you could be suffering from sleep apnea.
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