How long does it take to be considered fatigued driving?
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Fatigued driving refers to situations where a driver operates a vehicle for more than 8 hours per day, or continuously drives for 4 hours without taking a break of at least 20 minutes. Below are specific details about fatigued driving: 1. Definition: Driving fatigue occurs when a driver experiences physiological and psychological dysfunction after prolonged continuous driving, leading to an objective decline in driving skills. Drivers with poor or insufficient sleep quality, or those who drive for extended periods, are prone to fatigue. 2. Laws and regulations: Article 22 of the Road Traffic Safety Law stipulates: Motor vehicle drivers shall comply with the provisions of road traffic safety laws and regulations, drive safely and civilly in accordance with operating norms. Drivers must not operate a motor vehicle if they are under the influence of alcohol, using state-controlled psychotropic substances or narcotics, suffering from diseases that hinder safe driving, or excessively fatigued to the extent that it affects safe driving.
I've been driving for over 20 years, and fatigue driving is something you really can't take lightly. It usually refers to driving continuously for more than 4 hours or driving over 8 hours in a day. For example, when I was younger, I once drove for 6 hours straight on a long trip and ended up with blurred vision, almost hitting the guardrail. The key is to listen to your body's signals: yawning, heavy eyelids, and slow reactions are all warnings. Traffic laws stipulate that drivers cannot drive continuously for more than 4 hours and must take at least a 20-minute break after every 4 hours of driving. If you haven't slept well or are driving at night, the time frame is even shorter—you might be exhausted within just an hour or two. Fatigue driving increases the risk of accidents, such as rear-end collisions or veering off the road, doubling the danger. So, I recommend that everyone on the highway stop at a service area every two hours to stretch, drink some water, and never push yourself too hard. Safety comes first, and these small habits can save lives.
