This week is Drowsy Driving Prevention week with the Washington State Patrol. Driving while drowsy can be just as dangerous as driving while intoxicated - it's that serious. Here's ways to prevent yourself from having a fatal accident from drowsy driving.

Now that it gets darker sooner, drowsy driving deaths may be more promonent but, as Govenor Jay Inslee said, "Drowsy driving deaths are completely preventable if we all take the time to think twice before driving while tired. As the days are getting shorter, this is a good time to talk to drivers young and old about how deadly it can be to drive while tired."

Between 2012 and October 2015 there have been 4700 collisions as a direct result of drowsy driving or they fell asleep all together. Drowsy driving incidents are 100% completely avoidable. Here are a few ways to prevent drowsy driving from the Washington State Patrol.

Get a good night’s sleep before hitting the road

Don’t be too rushed to arrive at your destination

Take a break every two hours or 100 miles to refresh

Use the buddy system to keep you awake and share driving chores

Avoid alcohol, drugs and medications that cause drowsiness as a side effect

Avoid driving when you would normally be sleeping

You can find more information about drowsy driving through AAA Foundation.

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