Ohayon, Priest, Caulet, et al., 1997). Interaction between alcohol and sleepiness. today to give sleep less priority than other activities, sleepiness and performance
sleepiness include the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (Buysse et al., 1989) and the
this effect, even with modest reductions in sleep, low alcohol doses, and low blood
is a risky behavior that leads to many serious crashes each year. Scale (ESS) (Johns, 1991) is an eight-item, self-report measure that quantifies
there have been about 56,000 crashes annually in which driver drowsiness/fatigue was cited
alcohol" crashes involved a higher percentage of young males than did crashes in
the closest safe resting spot, such as a motel, friend's house, or home; and sleeping. and tested; ultimately, the impact of such approaches on drowsy-driving knowledge,
opportunities that are spaced 2 hours apart throughout the day and in which the individual
Joy Mara of Joy R. Mara Communications for her assistance in the writing of this report. Driving patterns, including both time of day and amount of time driven, can increase
loss are cumulative (Carskadon, Dement, 1981). asleep faster are sleepier. Messages to policymakers, especially from States in which rumble strips are not
and driving is no exception (kerstedt, 1995a, 1995b; Dinges, 1995; Horne, 1988;
acute risk factors and frequently being on the roads during nighttime hours (greater
of interventions that would be effective with this group. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Anne T. McCartt,
Latency
uninterrupted sleep, which may help reduce sleepiness on the job and behind the wheel. An impediment to diagnosis is a lack of physician education on the recognition of
alert) (Regina et al., 1974; Lumley et al., 1987; Griffiths et al., 1990; Lorist et al.,
to complete collapse, is another major symptom of narcolepsy that increases the risk of
interchangeably with sleepiness; however, these terms have individual meanings (Brown,
Drivers ages older than 65 are more likely to have
However, this is not just a reporting problem;
typical crash related to sleepiness has the follow-ing characteristics: The problem occurs during late night/ early morning or midafternoon. Although sleepiness and alcohol are distinct crash causes, the data also show some
Because of the
for longer times without taking a break. vehicles are going off the road. sleep loss, aggravating their risk of drowsy driving. and gatekeepers, such as industries where shift work is prevalent. could suggest that teens call a friend or a parent for a ride or let a friend drive home
1994). Some researchers have addressed the problem by analyzing
Several approaches have been effective in reducing sleepiness caused by working
The limitations of rumble strips. countermeasures. near-miss accident while driving home from night work (Novak, Auvil-Novak, 1996). Although
Risks. Sleepiness causes auto crashes because it impairs performance and can ultimately lead to the inability to resist falling asleep at the wheel. markets, and continuous-operation factories prosper and expand. they need because their schedules do not allow adequate time for it. evaluate driver sleepiness. Sleepiness causes auto crashes because it impairs performance and can ultimately lead to the inability to resist falling asleep at the wheel. Ph.D
not been shown to prevent sleep attacks. drowsiness. This focus
NCSDR/NHTSA Expert Panel on Driver Fatigue
carries the greatest risk of sleep disruption because it requires workers to contradict
This report, sponsored by the National Center on Sleep Disorders
Sleepiness, Kingman P.
Often, however, reasons for sleep restriction represent a lifestyle choice-sleeping less
However, Maycock (1996) found that a greater absolute number
These data from Roehrs et al. each day; driving in the midafternoon hours (especially for older persons); and driving
of alcohol, and the combination adversely affecting psychomotor skills to an extent
Question at the wheel without crashing, for example, while stopped at a traffic light. attitudes about sleep cause many Americans to get inadequate sleep either occasionally
drive even when they know they are drowsy and fighting to stay awake. SAS or narcolepsy perform less well on driving simulation and vigilance or attention tests
instead of sleep, and work hours and demands are a major cause of sleep loss. in recent times" in situations like sitting and reading, watching TV, and sitting in
The driver is alone in . times. The driver does not attempt to avoid a crash. Some evidence exists that napping before a long
1994). period when sleep is usual (Brown, 1994). The Sleep-Wake Cycle ; Sleepiness Impairs Performance ; The Causes of Sleepiness/Drowsy Driving ; Evaluating Sleepiness ; III. family, second jobs, and recreation often further restrict the hours available for sleep
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. For example, an educational campaign
Younger males
Studies of commercial vehicle drivers present similar findings. uncomfortable seat or position and shivering or sweating) may also keep sleepy drivers
Another strategy is to avoid driving home from work while sleepy (e.g.,
mishap on the way home from work (Gold et al., 1992). timeframe or sleep/work patterns. Although an
increase the risk of drowsy driving and drowsy-driving crashes. More than one in three New York State drivers surveyed in drowsy-driving crashes said they
Although current understanding largely comes from inferential evidence, a
Division Chief,
One result can be a progressive withdrawal of attention to the tasks
It is possible that the effects of low levels of blood alcohol may have an interaction
Cleveland Veterans Administration Hospital, Sharon L.
fall-asleep crashes during the midafternoon (Pack et al., 1995; Wang, Knipling, Goodman,
or near sleep, can overcome the best intentions to remain awake. drowsy-driving crashes. however, the panel suggests that campaign designers consider the following message points,
before driving again. One
within the 25-to-34 age group (McCartt et al., 1996), and both the 18-to-24 and 25-to-39
A survey of house staff at a large urban medical school found that
greatest risk comprised the brightest, most energetic, hardest working teens. purpose and meaning of shoulder rumble strips, which alarm or awaken sleepy drivers whose
pastimes often leave little time left over for sleeping. Only
1996). V on shift workers.). In
last 24 hours or more. sleepiness decreases performance and increases risk, even at low levels of alcohol use. The crash will likely be serious B.) are not invariably linked with impaired driving. night shift or overtime prior to the incident. uncontrollable sleepiness and take precautions is less likely to be at risk than one who
Sleep disruption and
The characteristics of drowsy-driving crashes reported below resemble the inclusion
(Findley et al., 1995; George et al., 1987; Aldrich, 1989; Alpert et al., 1992; Broughton
Horne and Reyner (1995a) suggest that a combination of having more of the chronic and
(acute sleepiness) or routinely (chronic sleepiness). Sleepiness can result in crashes any time of the day or night, but three factors are most commonly associated with drowsy-driving crashes. crashes than did those with untreated mild apnea. self-reports of the quality of sleep. Characteristics of Drowsy-Driving Crashes. of schoolwork demands and part-time jobs, extracurricular activities, and late-night
experience in maintaining alertness (Arbus et al., 1991; Hansotia, 1997). Studies based on driver self-reports: Maycock, 1996; McCartt et al., 1996). after night work and early night sleep before morning work (e.g., going to sleep at 7 or 8
The behavioral steps discussed earlier for younger males also seem reasonable for
matched controls who did not participate in the program. Driving simulation tests specifically show
The panel also identified complementary messages for the campaigns and
A typical crash related to sleepiness __________ A. is not serious. and Sleepiness, II. Rumble strips act as an alarm clock, alerting drivers to the fact that they are too
However, individual response to
requirements, which hinder quantification. At the same time, this age group is at
that they had been involved in a motor vehicle crash, 40 percent of which occurred while
to have more time to work, study, socialize, or engage in other activities. psychophysiologic, and crash-prevention domains. before bedtime) (Richardson et al., 1982; see figure 1). when shift work precludes normal nighttime sleep, planning a time and an environment to
The New York State survey found that about
In the more recent surveys and reporting of
hours per week, and more frequently driving for one's job (McCartt et al., 1996). A typical crash related to sleepiness, all the given option are correct.What makes people drowsy a lot?Sleep deprivation, obstructive sleep apnea, and sedative sdfghjfghjk5125 sdfghjfghjk5125 10/24/2022 The driving literature before 1985 made little mention of sleepiness and instead
An analysis of police
recommended three priorities for the campaign. subject to parental authority. The panel also designated shift workers as a high-risk group because the number of
of these types of crashes. Although there was no formal ranking of the
Working the night shift,
A single vehicle leaves the roadway. is unaware of or denies his or her sleepiness (Aldrich, 1989). night can create a "sleep debt" and lead to chronic sleepiness over time. deliveries, round-the-clock computer operations, overnight cleaning crews, 24-hour
are 5 times more likely than females to be involved in drowsy-driving crashes (Wang,
Individuals who fall asleep in 5 minutes or less are
This technology is cur- rently being examined in physiologic,
category fell between 16 and 29. Methods and Knowledge Base of This Report, Untreated Sleep Disorders: Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Narcolepsy, Consumption of Alcohol Interacts With Sleepiness To Increase Drowsiness and Impairment, Interactions Among Factors Increase Overall Risk, People With Untreated Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Narcolepsy, Medical Interventions To Treat Narcolepsy and Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Educate Young Males About Drowsy Driving and How To Reduce Lifestyle-Related Risks, Promote Shoulder Rumble Strips as an Effective Countermeasure for Drowsy Driving; in
Panel members noted the possibility that more crashes occur on
midnight through 6 a.m. driving, and avoiding alcohol and sedating medicines while sleepy
conduct all needed educational interventions. than do people without these disorders (Findley, 1995; American Thoracic Society, 1994;
B. involves multiple vehicles on the roadway. To minimize disruption and help employees adjust to
message that rumble strips are designed to arouse sleepy drivers before they drive off the
Driving while acutely tired, such as after a night shift, also increases the risk of
risk, research to date clearly identifies three broad population groups at high risk for
Retrospective studies that compare crash histories of drivers with sleep disorders with
The panel noted that the sleep-wake cycle is intrinsic and inevitable, not a pattern to
(Waller, 1989; Frith, Perkins, 1992). The
A typical crash related to sleepiness __________ A.) North Carolina, more of these crashes resulted in injury compared with other,
A single vehicle leaves the roadway. Fall-asleep crashes are likely to be serious. NHTSA figures show that most drowsiness- or fatigue-related crashes occur on higher speed
care professionals may not recognize a history of sleepiness as a risk factor for
these disorders and found a positive effect (Cassel et al., 1996; Haraldsson et al.,
standard Multiple Sleep Latency Test procedures. The crash is likely to be serious. currently used, can emphasize what rumble strips are, their relative cost-effectiveness,
talking to patients about the need for adequate sleep, an important behavior for good
As a result, our understanding of drowsy-driving crashes is based on subjective
and quantity of sleep. restricting sleep by 1 or 2 hours a night can lead to chronic sleepiness. noncommercial crashes, investigators have begun to collect and analyze data for instances
although caffeine content of coffee varies widely (Fox, 1993). Reports
timing of sleepiness and wakefulness. The three groups
required for safe driving. that exist tend to address the biological feasibility of reducing drowsiness or improving
steps include planning sleep and naps before long trips, scheduling trips to avoid
hygiene) (Minors, Waterhouse, 1981; Rosa, 1990). defined. Some of the crash-related factors have been studied more than others. the stresses of shift work varies (Harma, 1993), and the background factors or coping
However, nappers are often groggy
NHTSA found that drivers had consumed some alcohol in nearly 20
times are inconsistent with the natural sleep-wake cycle. combination of chronic and acute factors substantially increases crash risk. identified a number of chronic predisposing factors and acute situational factors that
The panel recognizes that limitations in resources will not allow NCSDR/NHTSA to
a fairly clear picture emerges from studies conducted to date of the typical crash related
Those who suffer chronic sleep
1993). also works part-time, participates in extracurricular activities, and has an active social
shift workers in both the natural environment and the laboratory have shown that day sleep
increased when different types of studies reach similar conclusions. colleagues (1989) found that patients with severe untreated sleep apnea had more frequent
evidence of overlap. Although the absolute number of crashes is low, crash risk is increased among people
many of which are appropriate for all public audiences: Sleepiness is a serious risk for young male drivers. socializing, preparing for a trip or vacation, and "pulling all nighters" are
Nelson, Nancy Isaac, Kathy Rechen, and, at Prospect Associates, Donald Cunningham and
electrophysiological measures of sleep, and there is interest in vehicle-based monitors. Such measures are often promoted as "sleep hygiene" and make intuitive
same trend but also suggest that sleepiness may play a role in rear-end crashes and
According to the NHTSA, the combination of _____ and _____ reduce the risk of serious crash-related head injury by 83 . individuals' sleepiness by their tendency to fall asleep "in your usual way of life
messages to affect attitudes, so that young men and their parents believe the risk is
inconsistencies in the primary data and the literature can be expected. respondents averaged 3 hours of sleep during 33-hour on-call shifts, much of which was
young men will recognize themselves in the picture of a chronically sleepy student who
follows one sleepless night. 1 answer. Ph.D.
Educate shift workers about the risks of drowsy-driving and how to reduce them. (McCartt et al., 1996). shift]) could enhance understanding of the problems. et al., 1995). awake (kerstedt, Ficca, 1997). whereas a rating of 15 or greater indicates severe sleepiness. p.m. before a 4 a.m. shift) is 2 to 4 hours shorter than night sleep (kerstedt, 1995a). The information gathered with these instruments has not been as widely applied to
Practical issues with this strategy include the inability of some people to take short
Want this question answered? be used to assess situational sleepiness or to measure sleepiness in response to an acute
Critical aspects of driving impairment associated with sleepiness are reaction time, vigilance, attention, and information processing. Sharpley, 1996; Martikainen, 1992). (1994) were
found no evidence of effectiveness for commonly accepted remedial approaches such as brief
controlled-access, rural roads reduce drive-off-the-road crashes by 30 to 50 percent. is long. Get enough sleep! Homeostatic factors govern circadian factors to regulate the
Deputy Director
after several months (Ceutel, 1995). The primary internal cause is illness, including untreated sleep disorders. impairment are neurobiological responses of the human brain to sleep deprivation. Messages to the general public can explain the following: What rumble strips are and why they are increasingly being used. The panel also believes it may be worthwhile to educate
Appropriations Committee report noted that "NHTSA data indicate that in recent years
Weegy: A typical crash related to sleepiness occurs during late night/ early morning or midafternoon and is likely to be serious. 1988), listening to the car radio, or opening the car windows (Horne, Reyner, 1995a). Drowsy driving is a serious problem that leads to thousands of automobile
only those crashes known not to be caused by alcohol (because alcohol can cause sleepiness
Characteristics of Drowsy-Driving Crashes, V.
Some safety experts have expressed
The driver is alone in . hours of sleep per 24 hours as compared with day workers. sleepiness (Kerr et al., 1991). Sleepiness causes auto crashes because it impairs performance and can ultimately lead to the inability to resist falling asleep at the wheel. The messages might be the following: sleepiness is not inevitable for teens, and it
of driving while drowsy, or unaware of the seriousness of the difficulty they may
1 in 10 saying the difficulties are frequent (National Sleep Foundation, 1995). in other forms such as caffeine-fortified soft drinks and tablets. long enough to find a motel, call for a ride, or stop driving and sleep. Examples include brain wave monitors, eye-closure
passenger drive or stopping to sleep before continuing a trip. sleepiness do not last long. Successful strategies from drinking and driving campaigns might also be adapted to
Drivers ages 45 through 65 have fewer nighttime
in developing successful educational approaches. is important to give regular priority to getting good sleep by creating a quiet, cool,
An ideal measure of sleepiness would be a physiologically based screening tool that is
have the greatest negative effects on alertness (Rosenthal et al., 1993a; Gillberg, 1995). Sleepiness results from the sleep component of the circadian cycle of sleep
NCSDR/NHTSA
Currently, many people with these
occupant (McCartt et al., 1996). sleepiness-related crashes, particularly using prescribed benzodiazepine anxiolytics,
The crash is likely to be serious. asleep in a standardized sleep-promoting situation during four or five 20-minute nap
hours each day. The effectiveness of any
shift, including evening, night, rotating, split, and irregular shifts (Kessler, 1992). Older shift workers
In the New York State survey, nearly one-half the drowsy drivers who crashed (and
messages could be lost or ignored if paired with "don't drink and drive"
crash site. approximately every 24 hours. Although effective treatments are available for both narcolepsy and obstructive sleep
In one study (Carskadon, 1990), boys with the greatest extracurricular time
Studies were performed in the morning
To assist the educational campaign in developing its educational
The
was reported by police to have fallen asleep and the characteristics of the sleepy driver. at-risk drivers who do not crash and about the impact of drowsiness on driving at all
a method for objectively assessing sleepiness at the crash site also would enable better
other types of crashes, drowsy-driving crashes more often take place on highways and major
Males. effectiveness of rumble strips has been demonstrated only in drive-off-the-highway
For example, "asleep with
Wilkins and colleagues (1997) confirmed that crashes attributed to driver fatigue have
related crashes include: Driving patterns, including driving between midnight and 6
can make a short-term difference: Napping. biological and behavioral factors that determine these differences could provide direction
A recent synthesis of reports on the effectiveness of rumble strips shows
see sleep as a luxury. head-on crashes (Knipling, Wang, 1994). al., 1997). In the New York State survey, the reported frequency of drowsy driving in the past year
or other measurable test is currently available to quantify levels of sleepiness at the
Fatigue and Sleepiness reviewed the research conducted to date on drowsy-driving crashes. standing the concept of sleep debt could be useful, as could recognizing the
can be" (right end). of driving impairment associated with sleepiness are reaction time, vigilance, attention,
In the New York State
In addition, the number of studies is relatively small, and some of the
Definitions of "young" differed among authors; the ages included in this
of night nurses working 12-hour shifts reported having had an automobile accident or
Untreated sleep apnea syndrome and narcolepsy increase the risk of automobile crashes
Score 1 Sleepiness, also referred to as drowsiness, is defined in this report as the need to
The current tools for the assessment of sleepiness are based on questionnaires and
In the MWT, individuals are instructed to remain awake, and the time it takes (if
Laboratory and some field studies suggest that most
time in bed does not mean that adequate sleep has been obtained. the panel found in any category that has a demonstrated effect on crashes. individuals who exhibit a sleep latency of less than 15 minutes on the MWT are
Yes it is a depressant, it will cause sleepiness. intermediate risk, based on subjective reports of their having higher levels of sleepiness
Sleep Loss ; Driving Patterns ; The Use of Sedating Medications ; Untreated Sleep Disorders: Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Narcolepsy reports on drowsy driving are often inferential. reducing risk in this population. alarm. Inattention can result from fatigue, but the crash literature
The crash occurs on a high-speed road. 1994). The panel concluded that the data on fatigue and inattention provide less support for
behaviors (e.g., duration of prior wakefulness, recent sleep-wake patterns, the quality
Although the relative risk for fall-asleep crashes has not been established,
Department of Motor Vehicles State of New York, James Kiley,
Currently about one in
job-related duties (e.g., workers who are on call) can interrupt and reduce the quality
from these crashes. crashes each year. recent studies and reviews make an explicit assumption that given the uncertainty in crash
Rumble strips should not
as alerting devices, but they will not protect drivers who continue to drive while drowsy. As noted earlier, the circadian pacemaker
for crashes. The panel conducted a wide-ranging search for information on sleep, circadian rhythms,
Short-term work demands, child care,
and further disrupt the sleep schedule. Caffeine, even in low doses,
to fatigue and inattention, and given the lack of objective tests or uniform reporting
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