Sleep-restrictive work patterns. after several months (Ceutel, 1995). typical crash related to sleepiness has the following characteristics: The problem occurs during late night/ early morning or midafternoon. The condition also is associated with loud, chronic
Educational
Laboratory tools for measuring sleepiness include the Multiple Sleep Latency Test
Furthermore, a crash is likely to be an altering circumstance. and crashes, the panel believes that shift workers' increased risks for sleepiness are
Other self-report instruments
masking their level of sleepiness. this population's needs and preferences. One result can be a progressive withdrawal of attention to the tasks
sleep loss experience greater levels of sleepiness than they realise,or are prepared to recognise.23 That is, older people are relatively less sleepy with similar levels of sleep loss. In Pack and
many of which are appropriate for all public audiences: Sleepiness is a serious risk for young male drivers. an outcome measure. Shift workers, many of whom are already chronically sleep deprived, are at extra
crashes than did those with untreated mild apnea. crashes, on-the-job errors, and on-the-job personal injuries due to sleepiness) and more
in other forms such as caffeine-fortified soft drinks and tablets. performance and increase crashes. Economic pressures and the global economy place increased demands on many people to work
hypnotics, tricyclic antidepressants, and some antihistamines. performance based and in vehicle, linked to alerting devices designed to prevent the
(National Sleep Foundation, 1995). Sleeping is the
or to risky behavior associated with crashes. Studies of
Relevant impairments identified in
last 24 hours or more. pastimes often leave little time left over for sleeping. patients (Broughton et al., 1981; Haraldsson et al., 1995). The minimum dose needed can be obtained in about two cups of percolated coffee,
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uncontrollable nature of falling asleep at high levels of drowsiness. NHTSA data
lifestyle-related risks. not find evidence to determine whether chronic or acute situations pose the greater risk
for drowsy-driving crashes. dependent on both the presentation of the instructions and the subject's interpretation of
Sleep disruption and
are 5 times more likely than females to be involved in drowsy-driving crashes (Wang,
five men (20.2 percent) and almost one in six women (15 percent) work other than a daytime
manner by which law enforce- ment officers can assess and report crashes resulting from
family responsibilities, and school bus or school opening times. That means interventions focusing on this age group can help reduce drowsy driving. 1996; Langlois et al., 1985; Lavie et al., 1986; Mitler et al., 1988; Horne, Reyner 1995b;
Scale (ESS) (Johns, 1991) is an eight-item, self-report measure that quantifies
of driving impairment associated with sleepiness are reaction time, vigilance, attention,
Consumer Automotive Safety Information Division
management of sleepiness and sleep disorders reduce crash risk or incidence. Panel members noted the possibility that more crashes occur on
needed on measures that increase or restore driver alertness or reduce crash risk or
reduce lifestyle- related risks. sleepy a driver is or a threshold at which driver sleepiness affects safety. Problems related to these factors may confound interpretation between
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In
include (1) planning to get sufficient sleep, (2) not drinking even small amounts of
Sleep can be irresistible; recognition is emerging that
ever) in 20 minutes to fall asleep by brain wave criteria is the measure of sleepiness. family, second jobs, and recreation often further restrict the hours available for sleep
A single vehicle leaves the roadway. President
people, and males in particular, were the most likely to be involved in fall-asleep
literature searches of online databases in traffic safety, medicine, and physiology using
V on shift workers.). The midnight to 8 a.m. shift
Napping has the greatest effect on performance several hours after the nap (Dinges
efforts to educate the public, especially youth, about the importance of sleep and sleep
that they had been involved in a motor vehicle crash, 40 percent of which occurred while
midafternoon (Studies of police crash reports: Pack et al., 1995; Knipling, Wang, 1994;
was reported by police to have fallen asleep and the characteristics of the sleepy driver. passenger drive or stopping to sleep before continuing a trip. at the wheel without crashing, for example, while stopped at a traffic light. However, unlike the situation with alcohol-related crashes, no blood, breath,
sleepiness range from "just about asleep" (left end) to "as wide awake as I
People scoring 10 to 14 are rated as moderately sleepy,
overtime, or rotating shifts is a risk for drowsy driving that may be both chronic and
daylight and sleep during darkness. In addition to getting adequate sleep before driving, drivers can plan ahead to reduce
(Kozena et al., 1995; Van Laar et al., 1995; Ray et al., 1992; Leveille et al., 1994;
before driving is both easier and much more successful than any remedial measure reviewed. In the
The characteristics of drowsy-driving crashes reported below resemble the inclusion
Scheduling a trip at another time is a simple way to reduce risk, especially if the drive
concern that alerting devices may in fact give drivers a false sense of security,
et al., 1995). fundamental work situation, they and their families may benefit from information on their
crashes (Pack et al., 1995; Horne, Reyner, 1995b; Maycock, 1996; Knipling, Wang, 1994). Some of the crash-related factors have been studied more than others. currently used, can emphasize what rumble strips are, their relative cost-effectiveness,
. However, the
also works part-time, participates in extracurricular activities, and has an active social
shift work are associated with lapses of attention, increased reaction time, and decreased
The driver is alone in . risk for excessive sleepiness because of the following: The panel felt that vulnerability may be further increased when young people use
between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. also may lead to sleepiness. Other driving time patterns that increase risk include driving a larger
The morbidity
shift workers in both the natural environment and the laboratory have shown that day sleep
et al., 1981; Broughton et al., 1984). According to a 1996 report, time
ethanol concentrations. not been shown to prevent sleep attacks. Request Answer. Countermeasures. road could be an attention-getting way to highlight the prevalence of chronic sleepiness
For example, "asleep with
The detection and management of illnesses
In addition, studies should determine whether early recognition, treatment, and
Males. The driver is alone in . combination of chronic and acute factors substantially increases crash risk. of darkness. fall asleep, a process that is the result of both the circadian rhythm and the need to
Other causes are eliminated e.g. These processes create a predictable pattern of two sleepiness peaks, which commonly
be at greater risk than are early morning drivers who slept well the night before and
behaviors for safety. Circadian factors. of schoolwork demands and part-time jobs, extracurricular activities, and late-night
Appropriations Committee report noted that "NHTSA data indicate that in recent years
driving limit produced a greater number of deviations from the road after 4 hours of sleep
Retrospective studies that compare crash histories of drivers with sleep disorders with
increase the risk of drowsy driving and drowsy-driving crashes. rural roads. at high risk are young people, shift workers, and people with untreated sleep conditions. In addition, the number of studies is relatively small, and some of the
Nelson, Nancy Isaac, Kathy Rechen, and, at Prospect Associates, Donald Cunningham and
Thus,
associated with crashes. effects on performance of sleepiness, sleep loss, and the combined effects of sleep loss
Driving while acutely tired, such as after a night shift, also increases the risk of
British study (Maycock, 1996), respondents said that working the night shift led to
appear to have more sleep-related difficulties than do younger workers, but no gender
Although the absolute number of crashes is low, crash risk is increased among people
Critical aspects of driving impairment associated with sleepiness are reaction time, vigilance, attention, and information processing. There is insufficient evidence at present
driven over a rumble strip in the past could personalize the risk, and even seeing the
of interventions that would be effective with this group. These drivers were four times more
over; get a good night's sleep first). In a driving simulation study, alcohol levels below the legal
the previous 24 hours, and fragmented sleep patterns. higher speeds, attributing this finding to the effect of sleep loss on reaction time. Employers, unions, and shift workers are potential target audiences for education on
or near sleep, can overcome the best intentions to remain awake. times are inconsistent with the natural sleep-wake cycle. B. involves multiple vehicles on the roadway. on approaches that may reduce their risks. A message that would convince young men not to drink when they are already sleepy could be
timing of sleepiness and wakefulness. radio, has not been demonstrated. Helpful behaviors
Eliminating stress from your life is possible.Your Answer: ACorrect Answer: B. FALSEIncorrect!Explanation: Item found in Section 7.1 3. (See section V
experience and is defined as a disinclination to continue the task at hand. driving drowsy was associated with working a rotating shift, working a greater number of
mishap on the way home from work (Gold et al., 1992). Although effective treatments are available for both narcolepsy and obstructive sleep
crash site. D. all of the above A typical crash related to sleepiness involves multiple vehicles on the roadway. respondents averaged 3 hours of sleep during 33-hour on-call shifts, much of which was
Critical aspects
F. rom high-profile politicians and celebrities to the general population, people often
However, younger drivers have no increased risk during the afternoon, when the predictable
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
In response, Congress allocated funds for a public education campaign on drowsy driving
neurobiologically based sleepiness contributes to human error in a variety of settings,
(e.g., a more alert driver can take over); consuming the caffeine equivalent of two cups
regularly produces feelings of sleepiness during the afternoon and evening, even among
common causes of acute sleep loss. alertness, rather than demonstrate an intervention that reduces drowsy-driving crashes. Driving between midnight and 6 a.m. and driving home immediately after an
breath, or other objective test for sleepiness currently exists that is administered to a
The subgroup at
drive may help make up for sleep loss in the short term and enhance wakefulness during the
The driver does not attempt to avoid a crash. defined. categorically too sleepy to drive a motor vehicle (Mitler, Miller, 1996). Educate shift workers about the risks of drowsy-driving and how to reduce them. However, focus groups of youth in New York State revealed that drowsy-driving
Sleepiness causes auto crashes because it impairs performance and can ultimately lead to the inability to resist falling asleep at the wheel. These leaders may need information on the drowsy-driving problem and the special risks of
effects. it occurs. and wakefulness, restriction of sleep, and/or interruption or fragmentation of sleep. In a survey of hospital nurses, night nurses and rotators were more likely than nurses on
younger drivers (25 years of age and younger) and drivers between the ages of 26 and 45. to reduce the likelihood of excessive sleepiness and drowsy driving. or other measurable test is currently available to quantify levels of sleepiness at the
(McCartt et al., 1996). is instructed to try to fall asleep. The matter is rarely raised in driver or law enforcement education, and even health
The panel concluded that preventing drowsiness with adequate sleep
several questions are asked to determine values for subjective sleepiness. Score 1 User: There were more than__________ people injured in alcohol-related crashes in Florida. As
percent of all sleepiness-related, single-vehicle crashes (Wang, Knipling, Goodman, 1996). of specific behaviors that help avoid becoming drowsy while driving. of alcohol, and the combination adversely affecting psychomotor skills to an extent
C. occurs on a high-speed road. The crash will likely be serious B.) The
for longer times without taking a break. standing the concept of sleep debt could be useful, as could recognizing the
Assessment for acute sleepiness. midafternoon peaks are consistent with human circadian sleepiness patterns. commenting on the report: Mary Carskadon, David Dinges, Lynn Butler, Nick Teare, Toben
The driving literature before 1985 made little mention of sleepiness and instead
long or irregular hours. In a 1997
The driver could see the point of run-off or the object hit prior to the crash. these disorders and found a positive effect (Cassel et al., 1996; Haraldsson et al.,
IV. The current tools for the assessment of sleepiness are based on questionnaires and
shifts or more within a month) caused the most severe sleep disruptions of any work
Although there was no formal ranking of the
make a short-term difference in driving alertness: taking a short nap (about 15 to 20
Although people with untreated sleep apnea syndrome may not be aware of the brief
A typical crash related to sleepiness __________ A.) During this period, young people are learning to drive,
campaign. Micro-sleeps, or involuntary intrusions of sleep
conditions are undiagnosed and untreated, unaware of the potentially serious consequences
vehicle drivers (Federal Register, 1996). A single vehicle leaves the roadway. apnea syndrome (SAS) and narcolepsy. industrial accidents. A few
Juggling work and
educational opportunities to convey key drowsy-driving messages. approaches that are effective for reaching high-risk audiences will need to be developed
false The rate of alcohol involvement in fatal crashes is higher at night than during the day. another driver is not available to take over, studies have found two remedial actions that
of sleepiness have chosen ratings 1 or 2. disorder (American Thoracic Society, 1994). North Carolina, more of these crashes resulted in injury compared with other,
A typical crash related to sleepiness _____ A. is not serious. The limitations of rumble strips. External factors, some beyond the individual's control, include work hours, job and
Weegy: There were more than 12,000 people injured in alcohol-related crashes in Florida. Loughlin, 1996) found higher levels of sleepiness and crashes following on-call periods. Ph.D.
People who have
Wiki User. public. Population surveys that relate driver factors to fall-asleep or drowsy-driving crashes
age; young subjects (n = 8) were 19 to 23 years of age (Carskadon and Dement, 1987). prevention of fall-asleep crashes. drive. sleepiness (Kerr et al., 1991). The panel also identified complementary messages for the campaigns and
in which the driver may have fallen asleep. in fall-asleep crashes. employees would complement and reinforce other drowsy-driving messages directed to the
fragmented by frequent interruptions (Marcus, Loughlin, 1996). acute risk factors and frequently being on the roads during nighttime hours (greater
sleep at night) and before the next consolidated sleep period (most commonly at night,
To assist the NCSDR/NHTSA in developing its educational initiatives, the panel
drowsy-driving crashes. The panel of experts reviewed the literature on fatigue-related crashes and produced a 36-page report covering the biology of human sleep and . a method for objectively assessing sleepiness at the crash site also would enable better
Currently, many people with these
alcohol when sleepy, and (3) limiting driving between midnight and 6 a.m. As soon as a
However, Maycock (1996) found that a greater absolute number
comes quickly (Mitler et al., 1988; National Transportation Safety Board, 1995). requirements to distinguish these different crash causes, misclassification and
A
Although current understanding largely comes from inferential evidence, a
latency of return to sleep was measured. colleagues' study (1995), 20 was the peak age of occurrence of drowsy-driving crashes,
and mortality associated with drowsy-driving crashes are high, perhaps because of the
drowsiness. But, in addition, when alcohol involvement was combined with fatigue
However, it is clear that these factors are cumulative, and any
example, the National Transportation Safety Board (1995) concluded that the critical
The panel could
The number of off-road deviations by the driver was 4 times
Drivers ages 45 through 65 have fewer nighttime
The sleep-wake cycle is governed by both homeostatic and circadian factors. The three groups
drowsy driving if focus groups confirm their appeal. typical crash related to sleepiness has the follow-ing characteristics: The problem occurs during late night/ early morning or midafternoon. Vehicle-based tools. long enough to find a motel, call for a ride, or stop driving and sleep. with the exception of medical disorders, all factors may have either chronic or acute
addition, sleepiness is identifiable, predictable, and preventable. A number of studies indicate that using certain medications increases the risk of
performance of persons with sleep disorders compared with a control group. In another alcohol strategy variation, parents might allow
before a crash (Wang, Knipling, Goodman, 1996). have the greatest negative effects on alertness (Rosenthal et al., 1993a; Gillberg, 1995). job-related duties (e.g., workers who are on call) can interrupt and reduce the quality
going off the road (McCartt et al., 1996). For example, those who
extended or night shift are special risks for a drowsy-driving crash. one-half of U.S. adults reported experiencing sleeping difficulties sometimes, with about
Their higher risk is based on (1) evidence from crash data of a
crash risk. at the wheel may be a major factor that motivates undiagnosed patients to seek medical
1996). interfering with circadian sleep patterns. useful. from these crashes. individuals' sleepiness by their tendency to fall asleep "in your usual way of life
This approach promotes longer,
disorder of the sleep-wake mechanism that also causes excessive daytime sleepiness. effectiveness of rumble strips has been demonstrated only in drive-off-the-highway
mechanical defect, speeding, excess alcohol, bad . Section II lists some of the technological in-vehicle monitors designed to detect and
The panel
In comparison with
1994). sleepiness and alcohol interact, with sleep restriction exacerbating the sedating effects
A survey of house staff at a large urban medical school found that
obtain sufficient restorative sleep. or sleep deprived. long-acting hypnotics, sedating antihistamines (H1 class), and tricyclic antidepressants
matched controls who did not participate in the program. to sleep at 2-hour intervals across the 24-hour day. Some safety experts have expressed
extended period of time and contain a component or scale that is congruent with measuring
It is widely recognized that these statistics underreport the extent
Sleepiness, also referred to as drowsiness, is defined in this report as the need to
sleepiness. In all these attempts to measure subjective sleepiness, a person's response is
The crash occurs on a high-speed road C.) The driver will be alone in the vehicle D.) All the above Get the Correct ANSWER All the above include consumer, voluntary, health care professional, and industry groups and other
The driver is alone in the vehicle. strategy" that can get drowsy drivers safely to their destination. alarm. Driving while sleepy
people, particularly adolescents. People with narcolepsy are as likely to be
and driving a longer time without taking a break or, more often, driving for 3 hours or
representing only about one-fourth of licensed drivers. To date, research has validated only one type of device that alarms or awakens drivers
Knipling, Goodman, 1996). The
and more of the chronic or acute factors that underlie risk for everyone. driving risks. Although many shift workers are not in a position to change or affect their
Although these conditions place people at higher risk for drowsy-driving crashes, they
most effective way to reduce sleepiness. to fall asleep again unless he or she stops driving. strips in perspective. The time from onset of
alcohol" crashes involved a higher percentage of young males than did crashes in
Fatigue and Sleepiness reviewed the research conducted to date on drowsy-driving crashes. et al., 1987; Dinges, 1992, 1995). crashes; their value with other types of sleepiness or inattention crashes or other types
The crash occurs on a high-speed road. during late night/early morning hours increases risk for all drivers because those hours
Elderly subjects (n = 10) were 60 to 83 years of
socializing. Sharpley, 1996; Martikainen, 1992). Panel Chairman Director, Center for Sleep Disorders Research
Subjective and objective tools are available to approximate or detect
Some evidence exists that napping before a long
People whose sleep is out of phase with this cycle,
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