National Sleep Foundation

Shout out to the sponsors and collaborators that helped make Drowsy Driving Prevention Week® a success. Let’s work together to prevent drowsy driving all year long. Waymo GM Higi, a Modivcare service Schneider Samsung Electronics America (Health) Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) We Save Lives Start School Later, Inc. National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving (NASID) Responsibility.org The National Road Safety Foundation NOYS MADD Comfort Keepers Restless Leg Syndrome Foundation Drowsy Driving Prevention Project

If you’ve used NSF’s tips to be your Best Slept Self® and you’re still not getting the sleep you need, you could have a sleep disorder. People with undiagnosed or untreated sleep disorders have a higher risk of drowsy driving. Read more to see if you should talk to a doctor. https://bit.ly/3Vd2iPC #SleepHealth #DrowsyDriving #SleepFirst

Getting enough sleep is important for your health and essential for safe driving. Sleep deprivation can impair your ability to focus and react quickly, putting you and others at risk on the road. Learn how technology can enhance two of the most critical aspects of our lives: healthy sleep and safe driving. https://bit.ly/3HmtWBx Waymo #SleepHealth #RoadSafety #DrowsyDriving #SleepFirstDriveSafe

What’s keeping you from getting the sleep you need to drive alert? Here’s what U.S. adults told us. #SleepFirst so you can #DriveAlert and prevent drowsy driving. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4feDMVv

After a long day, it’s easy to feel tired behind the wheel. But drowsy driving can be just as dangerous as distracted driving. If you're feeling fatigued after work, it's crucial to know the signs of drowsiness and take steps to stay alert—like a quick nap or stretching before hitting the road. Prioritize safety for yourself and others! https://bit.ly/40vOTVl

Getting the sleep you need can keep you safe on the job. Investing in your sleep health can help keep you safe ON the job plus safe OFF the clock when you’re behind the wheel. Head over to the NSF website for sleep tips to be your Best Slept Self®. https://bit.ly/3ViaL48 #DrowsyDriving #BestSleptSelf #SleepFirstDriveAlert

Drowsy driving is impaired driving. Tired drivers are dangerous drivers. To help prevent drowsy driving, make sure you get enough sleep, take breaks on long trips, and avoid driving during your body's natural sleep times. Stay safe and protect others too by recognizing when you're too tired to drive. Check out our tips for preventing drowsy driving: https://bit.ly/4fwnYwX #DrowsyDriving #BestSleptSelf #SleepFirstDriveAlert

Did you know that drowsy driving can be as dangerous as drunk driving? It’s time to put Sleep First™ and make sure you're alert before getting behind the wheel. Lack of sleep affects reaction time, attention, and decision-making. Learn how to prevent drowsy driving and protect yourself and others. Read more: https://bit.ly/3VHIT9k #SleepFirst #DrowsyDriving #DDPW

🚗💤 Teens and Drowsy Driving: A Conversation Parents Need to Have🚗💤 Teens are at high risk for drowsy driving, which contributes to thousands of crashes each year. Teens need more sleep: encourage them to get 8-10 hours of sleep, recognize signs of sleepiness, and find alternatives if they’re too tired to drive. #DrowsyDriving #SleepFirstDriveAlert #TeenSafety #BestSleptSelf For more info: https://bit.ly/4aqJH7d

DYK that in their first two years of driving, one in six teens have already driven while drowsy. The National Sleep Foundation’s Drowsy Driving Prevention Week® encourages everyone to prioritize sleep and drive when they are alert and refreshed. Our goal is to help people get the sleep they need and reduce the number of drivers who choose to drive while sleep-deprived. Together, we can help people drive alert and work to prevent thousands of motor vehicle crashes each year. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47OLZwK