Driving Tired Kills - Fatigue Campaign Launch – Road Safety Scotland

17 Feb 2023
Written By Chris Terry

The Driving Tired Kills (Fatigue) Campaign  from Road Safety Scotland is focused on reminding people of the dangers when driving fatigued, and to provide tips that people can use to keep safe and reduce the risks of driving when tired.

This campaign is aimed at adults who for a variety of reasons may be driving further and longer when significantly fatigued. This is of particular importance to your work force, and in particular anyone who has shift work as part of their role.

Campaign Key Messages

You can’t fight sleep

  • Many of the counter measures drivers use (opening a window, turning up the radio) simply do not work.

Plan ahead

  • Planning ahead can help you avoid driving tired: Plan regular breaks in your journey.

  • If your journey is very long, or you know you won’t have had much sleep, consider using alternative transport or planning an overnight stay.

If your journey has been unavoidably delayed and you’re driving for longer than planned:

  • Ask another insured driver to take over.

  • If that isn’t an option, have a caffeinated drink, and rest for 20 minutes while the caffeine kicks in.

Chris Terry
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