The dangerous "road hypnosis"

Chronic fatigue and lack of sleep are directly related to the phenomenon called road hypnosis. With it, the drivers are distracted and their reactions are delayed. In addition, road hypnosis often turns into a micro-sleep, which is even more dangerous, writes FOCUS.

Drivers suffering from chronic fatigue and lack of sleep can be even more dangerous on the road than drunk drivers. This opinion is shared by a number of medical organizations involved in the study of road hypnosis.

Chronic fatigue can lead to hypnosis on the road. The driver falls into this state due to long journey and monotonous driving. In such an environment, the driver's thoughts tend to wander and his concentration on the road situation drops sharply. Therefore, after a trip, a person cannot even remember what happened during the drive itself. Hypnosis on the road is extremely dangerous, because with it drivers lose concentration very easily.

In addition, a tired driver who falls into the so-called road hypnosis, it can easily go into a state of microsleep that lasts from 0.5 to 3 seconds, which is even more dangerous and often leads to accidents. Doctors warn that lack of sleep and fatigue, which are the main prerequisites for road hypnosis, also increase the risk of health problems, including obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

According to doctors, it is better for drivers to avoid driving during the hours of the day when they usually sleep, writes automedia. It's just as important to learn to recognize your own signs of sleepiness and take frequent breaks during long journeys, at least once every two hours.