sleeping and car accidents

Drivers are being warned they’re twice as likely to cause a crash when they’ve had less sleep

Fatigue warning: Drivers getting 6 hours of sleep are twice as likely to crash

Drivers are being warned they’re twice as likely to cause a crash when they’ve had five to six hours of sleep compared to seven or eight hours.

With one in three Brits admitting to microsleeping at the wheel, experts at OnlineBedrooms.co.uk are urging motorists to prioritise safety on the road by getting enough sleep before driving.

Experts suggest that drowsy driving can be...