India, April 2 -- A new survey has found that 14 percent of Americans have admitted to falling asleep at the wheel, turning America's roadways into danger zones.
This alarming statistic is magnified in the survey sponsored by Erie Insurance, which indicates a steady increase in drivers falling asleep behind the wheel since 2020. To combat the growing threat of drowsy driving, the survey is spotlighting the dangers of sleep loss, providing practical solutions for improving sleep before driving, and revealing the key factors behind Americans' increasing sleep deprivation.
The data was released on the first day of April, which is National Distracted Driving Month.
The Centers for Disease Control recommends that adults get, on average, at le...