Episode 131

Ep131: Drowsy Driving: How Sleep Deprivation Affect Drivers

Published on: 14th July, 2022

According to a CDC study in the US, 1 in every 25 drivers falls asleep when driving EVERY month! There’s such a high number of drivers that fall asleep behind the wheel and imagine how dangerous it is! In today’s episode, I will discuss how sleep deprivation can affect driving and share with you tips on how to mitigate drowsy driving and be a sharper and safer driver on the road.

Show notes: deepintosleep.co/episodes/drowsy-driving

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Are you worried about your sleep and health? Are you bothered by lack of sleep or fatigue? Are you suffering from insomnia, sleep apnea, or other sleep disorders? Do you feel your sleep difficulties are getting in the way of being successful, happy, and motivated? Deep into Sleep podcast is here to assist you find the answers.

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Hello, I am Dr. Yishan Xu, a licensed clinical psychologist and Board-Certified sleep psychologist in California. I want to use my knowledge to deliver evidence-based information about sleep health, sexual health, and mental health. I hosted multiple podcasts, and co-host a new sleep podcast in Chinese with our therapist Jing. You can read more about our clinic “Mind & Body Garden Psychology Inc.” here: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/.