How is Fatigue Driving Determined for Private Vehicles?

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Continuous driving of a motor vehicle for more than 4 hours without stopping to rest or with a rest period of less than 20 minutes is considered fatigue driving. The following are the hazards of fatigue driving: 1. Impact on driving: When a driver is fatigued, their judgment declines, reactions slow down, and operational errors increase. When a driver is mildly fatigued, they may shift gears untimely or inaccurately. When moderately fatigued, their movements become sluggish, and they may even forget to operate the vehicle. In cases of severe fatigue, drivers often perform actions subconsciously or experience brief episodes of sleep, potentially losing control of the vehicle in serious situations. 2. Risk to road safety: Fatigued drivers may experience blurred vision, back pain, stiff movements, swollen hands or feet, lack of concentration, slow reactions, incomplete thinking, mental distraction, anxiety, or irritability. If they continue to drive under these conditions, it may lead to traffic accidents.