Snoring and Sleepy drivers must watch this video. Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) are getting more and more. Consumption of alcohol and thoughtless driving is supposed to be one of the major reason .But another condition called snoring and sleep apnea in drivers outweighs alcohol problem. Those on sleep debt fall asleep at the wheels and cause fatal accidents. There is a need for more awareness of this condition in public, medical community and Traffic department.
People who suffer from the common sleep disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, of which the most significant sign is loud and heavy, snoring, are seven times more likely to have a road accident than other drivers.
The research shows that more than 10% of drivers admit to having fallen asleep at the wheel.Crashes resulting from drowsy driving are easy to deduce as they leave no brake marks.