One of the worst things you can do behind the wheel of your Pontiac cars is to drive while you’re drowsy. Unfortunately, many drivers think they can get behind the wheel with little or no sleep and be just fine. Here are some fascinating statistics that might blow your mind.
• About 37 percent of drivers who took a survey by the National Sleep Foundation in 2005 admit to falling asleep while driving at one point in their lives.
• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates there are more than 100,000 reported crashes each year that are the direct result of drowsy driving.
• About 1,550 deaths and 71,000 injuries occur each year because of drivers who are too tired behind the wheel.
• Drivers between the ages of 18-29 are more likely to drive while drowsy than any other ages.
• Adults with children are more likely to drive while drowsy than adults without children.
• Men are almost twice as likely as women to fall asleep while they are driving.
Don’t take a risk when driving your Pontiac cars. If you feel tired, pull over and get some rest. You owe it to yourself and the other people on the roads.
