Driving while tired or drowsy is increasingly leading to dangerous consequences on the roads, reported the Road Traffic Safety Service.
Since the beginning of 2025, 237 traffic accidents have been recorded as a result of drivers falling asleep at the wheel. These incidents caused 139 deaths, while 195 people were injured.
Experts emphasize that driving in a fatigued state is as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol. Especially in winter, the warmth inside the car quickly makes the driver sleepy. In such a condition, reaction speed decreases and attention sharply drops.
One of the most dangerous phenomena is microsleep. It lasts only a few seconds, but the driver may not even notice it. During that brief time, the car can travel dozens of meters uncontrolled, leading to an accident.
Analysts point out that common “wake-up tricks” among drivers — such as playing loud music, opening a window, or chewing gum — provide only temporary alertness and do not eliminate actual fatigue.
Law enforcement authorities advise drivers to stop their vehicles when feeling tired and take a break of at least 20–30 minutes, or, if possible, take a short nap. Coffee or caffeinated drinks may boost alertness for a while but cannot replace real sleep.
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