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Scientific Cliffhangers: The Dangers of Sleepy Driving

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Fatigue and sleepiness, which are different, are estimated to be the cause of thirty percent of traffic accidents. It is the combination of sleepiness with other factors, such as exercise, a recent large meal, or medication, that lead to problems.
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