Drowsy Truck Drivers

Truck drivers who are at the wheels have the moral responsibility to drive safely whenever they are on the wheels. Apart from the medical fraternity, firefighters and those who work throughout the night, truckers have to endure longs hours of work without adequate sleep. Despite having a day’s break, they are bound to get drowsy when they start driving due to fewer bedtime hours. Erratic work schedules coupled with untimely sleep can cause not only serious health problems but also lead to fatal accidents at regular intervals.

Driving within the vicinity and good sleep at home is a luxury for most of the truck drivers

Several times, we have gone on a long outstation trip after sunset and very often, we have noticed that the truck driver stops at frequent intervals for having refreshments or due to nature’s call. Truckers mostly prefer to drive within the city limits and avoid going beyond that after sunset to take advantage of enough sleep and rest when they get home in the evening.

If in case a truck driver happens to go on a long haul drive leaving their homes and family alone for weeks and months, in such a scenario there is a possibility that the truck driver has to bear all the boarding and lodging expenses on his own. Getting sound sleep during long driving hours can be cumbersome and impossible despite having a space to lie down for a while behind their seats.

Truck Drivers sleep during halt and between arrival and departure schedule

 A trucker is fully aware of the consequences of having fewer bedtime hours but he or she has no alternative other than to follow the rules and regulations by which they are bound. Usually, a truck driver would prefer to sleep whenever he halts his truck for a few hours or when there is a time gap between his arrival and departure schedule. However, such fewer rest hours can cause drowsiness and prevent the driver from maneuvering his vehicle effectively.

 Enduring a collision with a sleep-deprived driver

If you happen to collide with a truck driver who is half-asleep and causes injuries to you then in such a case a personal injury lawyer can do wonders to solve the matter in favor of you.

A Personal injury lawyer can free truckers from legal hassles and counsel them about safe and vigilant driving.