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AAA Mid-Atlantic is warning the public about drowsy driving now that Daylight Saving Time is ending this weekend and evening commuters will be driving in the dark.
“Drowsy driving kills,” said AAA Mid-Atlantic’s John Townsend. “Its impact is no different than drunk, drugged or distracted driving. Motorists have a tendency to misjudge the impact being tired has on their driving ability. That puts themselves and others at risk.”
A sleepy driver was involved in one of six fatal crashes, according to an AAA study released last year. And 32 percent of drivers admitted to driving drowsy in the past month.
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, so clocks should be set back one hour overnight between Saturday and Sunday.
