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Traveling This Holiday? Be Safe: Avoid Drowsy Driving in Missouri

Will you be visiting out-of-state relatives this Thanksgiving or Christmas? You may want to designate a well-rested driver for your trip.

Nearly one in six fatal crashes involves a drowsy driver. Sleepiness, like alcohol, slows reaction time, decreases awareness of one's surroundings, and impairs judgment. Even drivers who are mildly sleep-deprived are statistically more likely to be involved in a Kansas City car accident than a well-rested driver.

Family trips often involve lots of food and drink, late nights and sleeping on uncomfortable couches. This can add up to exhausted travelers. Many parents complain after a family trip that they need another vacation just to recover. This drowsiness can put the drivers and their families at risk of becoming Missouri accident victims.

How can you avoid driving drowsy during the holidays?

More than 100,000 auto accidents a year are caused by drowsy drivers. Our Kansas City car crash attorneys suggest these travel tips:

1. Avoid leaving on your trip right after work. Instead, get a good night's sleep and drive in the morning when you are well-rested.
2. Sleep in a quiet environment. If Grandma has three families camping in her house, you may want to consider a motel room. Look for a room with black-out blinds, a supportive mattress and a selection of pillows. If noises outside the room keep you from sleeping, you have the right to request a room change.
3. Use the bed only for sleeping. Using a bed for work, reading or eating can interfere with getting a good night's sleep.
4. Avoid going to bed right after a large meal. Digestion can interfere with sleep, so wait a few hours before going to bed. A walk can help.

What can you do if you are struggling to stay awake at the wheel?

It seems that the closer one gets to home, the harder it is to stay awake. When you are just half an hour from home and your eyes are getting heavy, it seems silly to pull over for a nap. But a fifteen minute break could save you from becoming a Kansas City car crash victim.

If you are close to your destination, pull over and get some coffee. However, if you have several hours of travel ahead of you, coffee might not be such a good idea. When the caffeine wears off, you'll have an even harder time staying awake. If this is the case, find a safe place and take a nap. Even half an hour of rest can leave you refreshed enough to finish your trip safely.

The legal team at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys is dedicated to helping victims of Missouri auto accidents to get the compensation they deserve for their injuries. To learn more, request a free copy of our book, 10 Essential Steps You Must Take To Protect Your Injury Claim.

To schedule an appointment to discuss your accident with a Missouri personal injury lawyer, contact us today at 888-348-2616.

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