One in eight Irish motorists have had a near miss or collision due to fatigue
behind the wheel, AA Roadwatch Ireland has found.
Almost a third of motorists who experienced a near miss or collision said the incident took place on a motorway while a further 23.15% of such incidents occurring on a primary or main road with a speed limit of 100km/h. "Unfortunately, losing your focus for even a split-second while driving can represent a serious danger to yourself, other motorists, and particularly vulnerable road users such as cyclists or pedestrians, so it’s important to pull in somewhere safe and take a short break if you find yourself suffering from fatigue on your journey."Our Irish Mirror Sports Page - which brings you all your Irish and UK sports news - can be found here.
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