Driving Fatigue Prevention Driver fatigue mimics alcohol impairment and compromises drivers’ alertness, decision-making, and reaction times, making driving while drowsy a dangerous risk on the road. Workers whose job involves long hours of driving, shift work, or a long commute, are at increased risk of driving fatigue. Factors in driving fatigue include: • lack of sleep due to long or irregular shift work hours; • poor sleep quality; • driving during normal sleeping hours (midnight to 6 am); •

FEELING TIRED BEHIND THE WHEEL? TAKE A BREAK. PULL OVER AND REST. Driver fatigue is a serious but often overlooked road safety risk that can impair judgment, slow reaction time, and reduce concentration — effects comparable to driving under the influence. Long hours behind the wheel, inadequate sleep, and night driving significantly increase the likelihood of fatigue, which can lead to lane drifting, missed signs, and even dangerous micro-sleeps. Drivers are strongly urged to prioritise adequate