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Driver Fatigue

Driving a truck is not your average nine-to-five job. The hours a long distance driver spends behind the wheel are long and nothing prevents a driver from driving as long as he can stay awake!

Driver Fatigue has been identified as a number one killer on the road. Learn to recognise the signs and take the necessary steps to becoming a safer driver on the road.

Danger Signals for Drowsy Drivers

• Your eyes close or go out of focus by themselves.
• You have trouble keeping your head up.
• You can't stop yawning.
• You have wandering, disconneted thoughts.
• You don't remember driving the last few miles.
• You have missed your exit.
• You keep drifting out of your lane.
• Your speed becomes variable.

Be Alert, Not Just Awake

• Always get a good nights sleep before you drive.
• Drink carbonated fruit juices for a quick energy boost.
• Talk to your friends on CB or cell phone or play lively music.
• Plan your stops ahead of time.
• Practice pro-active driving - keep your eyes moving, check mirrors, dials, controls, the road, etc. constantly.
• Do not daydream - take notice of your surroundings and try actively to occupy your mind.
• Don't drive with interior light on - it strains your eyes and distorts your vision.
• Drive in a comfortable position - don't slouch.

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