New research by insurer AAMI has found that many motorists are still succumbing to drowsiness behind the wheel, with as many as one-in-four drivers nodding off while driving.
Surveying 2818 motorists, the research found that 22 percent of motorists are unlikely to stop for a break of 'power nap' while driving. Younger and less-experienced drivers are the most likely to skip rest points, with 18-24 year-olds making up 35 percent of the number.
The results also found that one-in-10 motorists involved in road accidents counted fatigue and tiredness as a contributing factor.
Nearly half of the national survey's respondents admitted they are willing to drive for three or more hours without taking a rest, with one-in-12 admitting they would drive for more than four hours without a stop.
It seems the various government-sponsored 'Driver Reviver' rest stops around the country are not a complete loss however, with 53 percent of drivers claiming they have used the stops in the past.
Similar research conducted by AAMI last year showed that men are more likely to doze off at the wheel, with almost 72 percent of men saying they would drive 2.5 hours or more without a break, compared to less than 60 percent of women.
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