Two out of every five drivers admitted to having fallen asleep at the wheel at some point, with one in ten saying they’ve done so in the past year. That’s according to a new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study……
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2010/11/madeja-1.mp3|titles=madeja-1]Mark Madeja of AAA South Dakota says drivers have several options available to stay safe…..
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2010/11/madeja-2.mp3|titles=madeja-2]He says there are warning signs to watch for……
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2010/11/madeja-3.mp3|titles=madeja-3]Madeja says South Dakota drivers need to use extra caution because of the rural nature of the state. He says with less traffic and many miles between towns drivers can get lulled to sleep if they’re not careful.
(courtesy KORN, Mitchell)