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Warning over dangers of driving while tired as clocks go forward

The AA, headed by Tony Rich, warns residents about the dangers of driving while tired, especially as British Summer Time begins on Sunday, March 30, resulting in an hour of lost sleep.
Driving tired poses serious risks, significantly increases the chance of collisions or committing other offenses, and contributed to 1,326 collisions in Great Britain in 2023, with 43 being fatal.
Sun glare, which is more likely in the early morning, caused 2,430 collisions in 2023.
Tony Rich stated, "Tired drivers pose serious risks to themselves and others – don’t become one of the statistics," emphasizing that drivers need to be alert at all times and should stop for a break if feeling tired, opting for caffeine or a short 15-20 minute nap.
While there isn't a specific offense for driving while tired, causing death by dangerous driving can lead to a penalty of up to 14 years imprisonment, and the AA advises against ineffective methods like winding down the window or turning up the radio, recommending breaks every two hours on long journeys; notably, 18% of young drivers believe being very tired does not affect their driving, compared to 2% of all drivers.

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