Some of the Coromandel and Hauraki region’s motorists are driving longer distances as a result of local road closures, thus creating a higher likelihood of fatigue.
East Waikato Road Safe recently wrapped up Road Safety Month. Motorists throughout the region visited fatigue pit stops that aim to raise awareness of the dangers of driving when tired.
When coupled with driving on roads damaged from weather events and prone to slip events, the campaign and the awareness
it creates are even more pertinent.
Eastern Waikato road safety education adviser Ingrid Le Fevre is highlighting the dangers of fatigue. Some of the region’s motorists are driving longer distances as a result of local road closures, thus creating a higher likelihood of fatigue.
Fatigue-related accidents pose a significant threat to both drivers and other road users. The effects of fatigue can impair judgment, decrease reaction times, and affect concentration levels, resulting in an increased risk of accidents. Driving while tired can be as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Common indicators can be:
