There were also some notable differences between those who had driven while over the limit (24%) and those who had not (11%); those who had been in a road accident (19%) and those who had not (10%); as well as those who drove long (16%) and short distances (7%). Table 5.8: Regularly driving while tired by driving behaviour (Main 2014) Total Drink Road Speed… driving… accident… Distance… At least None to 2014 most of half of Yes No Yes No Short Long (928) the time the time (64) (588) (128) (797) (345) (453) (23) (669) A B C D E F G H Regularly driving 11% 26% 11% 24% 11% 19% 10% 7% 16% while drowsy Base: All respondents (n=928) Q16 Do you find yourself regularly (at least once a week) driving while tired? [single response] Respondents were asked to think about the last time they drove while drowsy and provide a reason for doing so. For those who provided an answer (n=576) the most common responses were similar to those provided for driving when over the blood alcohol limit (see Figure 5.8 below). The most common response was just wanted to get (26%). Almost one quarter of those who provided a response ‘I home’ (23%) indicated they drive while drowsy. don’t Figure 5.8: Why drove while drowsy (%) (2014 Main) Base: All respondents with a valid response (n=576) Q17 Thinking about the last time you drove while drowsy, what was the main reason you did this? [single response]
There were also some notable differences between those who had driven while over the limit (24%) and those who had not (11%); those who had been in a road accident (19%) and those who had not (10%); as well as those who drove long (16%) and short distances (7%). Table 5.8: Regularly driving while tired by driving behaviour (Main 2014) Total Speed… Drink driving… Road accident… Distance… 2014 (928) At least most of the time (23) None to half of the time (669) Yes (64) No (588) Yes (128) No (797) Short (345) Long (453) A B C D E F G H Regularly driving while drowsy 11% 26% 11% 24% 11% 19% 10% 7% 16% Base: All respondents (n=928) Q16 Do you find yourself regularly (at least once a week) driving while tired? [single response] Respondents were asked to think about the last time they drove while drowsy and provide a reason for doing so. For those who provided an answer (n=576) the most common responses were similar to those provided for driving when over the blood alcohol limit (see Figure 5.8 below). The most common response was ‘I just wanted to get home’ (26%). Almost one quarter of those who provided a response (23%) indicated they don’t drive while drowsy. Figure 5.8: Why drove while drowsy (%) (2014 Main) Base: All respondents with a valid response (n=576) Q17 Thinking about the last time you drove while drowsy, what was the main reason you did this? [single response]
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