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The Effects of Driving Situation on Sleepiness Indicators after Sleep Loss: A Driving Simulator Study.

Authors :
Anund, Anna
Kecklund, Göran
Kircher, Albert
Tapani, Andreas
Åkerstedt, Torbjörn
Source :
Industrial Health; 2009, Vol. 47 Issue 4, p393-401, 9p
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article presents information on a study conducted to determine the rate of road crashes due to the sleepiness while driving cars on roads. It mentions that sleep and fatigue while driving are considered as the contributing factors of road accidents as declared by the U.S. National Transportation and Safety Board.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00198366
Volume :
47
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Industrial Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
77416734
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2486/indhealth.47.393