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Nov. 8-14 Drowsy Driving Prevention Week

Next week (November 8-14) is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week and Teens in the Driver Seat wants to remind you that driving at night is the top danger for teen drivers. Why is driving at night so...

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Fatigue

I was driving home from a friend’s house late the other night after helping her out with a project. She had offered the couch for the night, but my warm comfy bed was calling! The drive started out...

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Finding balance between studying and sleep

Finals are a good news, bad news situation – the good news is knowing your holiday vacation is right around the corner; the bad news is that it can be a stressful time for many students. With the...

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In loving memory of Joseph Morales

A young 23-year-old fell asleep after staying up all night at a party and then decided to drive home. This was a crash that could have been avoided; a “life” that could have been saved. Read more ›

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Sleep doesn’t come in a bottle

Make some changes for a week and see how you feel during the day. You'll be more alert, happier and better able to get through your day without crashing. I guarantee it, or your money back.Read more ›

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Teens are more likely to drive drowsy

Most teens need 9.25 hours of sleep a night, so make it a rule and habit to turn off electronics and the lights by 10:30pm, then bump it to 10pm, then 9:45pm. That way, if you have to wake up by 7am...

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Drowsy driving – Know the facts. Spread the word.

Falling asleep at the wheel, it’s a HUGE risk for teen drivers. Here’s some important information for you to know and share! In a recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, researchers...

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Staying Awake

I wasn’t there personally, but my dad recounted a story that impacted my family. He goes to work in the early morning and can be very tired. One morning, he remembered losing his consciousness and...

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How drowsy driving has impacted me

By Madison Graham Let’s start out with this staggering fact: Texas leads the nation in drowsy driving related deaths. In 2016, 6,000 people died due to fatigued driving. The crazy thing is, I know...

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Sleep Deprived is No Way to Drive

By Waamene Yowika According to the National Sleep Foundation, about half of U.S. adult drivers admit to consistently getting behind the wheel while feeling drowsy. Driving Drowsy is a highly dangerous...

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