Most adults require 6-8 hours of sleep each night to function up to their peak physical and mental capacity. Many things prevent people from getting enough sleep, with the most significant problems being
- Working alternate shifts
- Working long hours, especially as a commercial truck driver
- Caring for family members
- Experiencing poor health
- Suffering from sleep apnea or another sleep disorder
- Using medications
- Abusing drugs or alcohol
Missed sleep takes a cumulative toll, but even a single night of insufficient rest and recovery puts a driver at risk for nodding off behind the wheel.
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