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          Driver Fatigue

          Fatigue is one of the leading causes of death on Québec roads. Don't let fatigue lead you to your final resting place.

          • Dead Tired at the Wheel

            Fatigue is one of the leading causes of death on Québec roads. Every year, it is a factor in more than 1 out of every 5 accidents that result in...

          • Myths and Facts About Driver Fatigue

            Beware of myths surrounding driver fatigue! Rolling down a window, turning up the radio or chewing gum are not effective and long-lasting solutions.

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          • Prevention and Solutions for Fighting Fatigue

            You cannot control fatigue, even with all your willpower, experience or motivation. Learn to recognize the signs! If you are tired, the only solution...

          • Risk Factors

            Fatigue is a biological state that neither willpower, nor experience nor motivation can overcome or compensate for. Various risk factors influence...

          • Did You Know?

            Every year on average, 79 people are killed and 7,841 people are injured as a result of driver fatigue. Accidents generally occur in midafternoon or...

          • Information Day on Driver Fatigue

            Here is a description of the talks given during the 2nd Information Day on Driver Fatigue organized by the SAAQ.

          Last update: June  4, 2022

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