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Drowsy drivers survey rings alarm bells

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Four million drivers have momentarily fallen asleep behind the wheel, shocking new research by IAM RoadSmart has revealed. The study for the UK’s largest independent road safety charity is alarming because even the briefest lapse in concentration when driving can have devastating consequences because at 70mph a car travels at …

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Wake up sleepy head: VW to the rescue

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Technology in the latest Volkswagen Touraeg SUV can warn you of hazards ahead at night and wake you up if you fall asleep when behind the wheel. The car’s optional Emergency Assist will detect when a driver is not focused on the road, possibly because they have fallen asleep or …

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Hard-hitting safety campaign targets drowsy drivers

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One in eight (13%) of UK drivers admit to falling asleep at the wheel, according to new research by the AA Charitable Trust. Nearly two fifths (37%) of motorists say they have been so tired they have been scared they would fall asleep when driving. The research has been launched …

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