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What Drives Fatigue?
Fatigue is not all the same.
It is generally shaped by
two main factors.
Task Related Fatigue
This happens when the
driving task itself wears
you down. It can occur
during monotonous
driving, highly demanding
conditions or long periods
behind the wheel.
You may still be awake,
but your focus, control
and mental energy may
be reduced. A common
warning sign is arriving
somewhere without
clearly remembering
parts of the drive.
Sleep Related Fatigue
This is about your current
level of alertness. It is
in昀氀uenced by sleep
quality, how long you
have been awake, your
body clock, stress, health,
workload, environment
and other conditions
around you.
Checking in with yourself
before and during a drive
can help you notice when
alertness is starting to slip.
