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Major Risks for Teen Drivers

Driving at Night

• Research suggests that teens should have 8.5 to 9.5 hours of sleep each night.
  (National Sleep Foundation, 2008)
• Being awake for 18 hours is equal to a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% which is legally drunk and leaves you at equal risk for a crash.
  (DrowsyDriving.org, 2008)
• Sleepiness or fatigue causes the following:
  (DrowsyDriving.org, 2008)
  • Impaired reaction time, judgment, and vision
  • Problems with information processing and short-term memory
  • Decreased performance, vigilance, and motivation
  • Increased moodiness and aggressive behaviors
• Just like drugs or alcohol, sleepiness slows reaction time, decreases awareness, and impairs judgment. Just like alcohol, sleepiness can be fatal when driving.
  (National Safety Council, 2005)