Sleepiness and other driving risks in young adults

This project aimed to investigate the impact of sleepiness and stress on young adult (18-25 years old) drivers. 83 drivers from the Australian Capital Territory and Queensland participated in the study. Data were collected prospectively across a 7-day period using a combination of questionnaires, daily sleep diary, stress and driving related diaries, 24-hour ambulatory assessment of both sleep-wake activity (using actigraphy) and stress (using electrocardiography), and in-vehicle monitoring technologies. Results indicated that individuals with objective shorter sleep duration were more prone to risky driving. In contrast, higher subjective sleepiness was associated with less risky driving. Findings provide robust knowledge to inform new interventions to reduce sleep-related road crashes.

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