One of the main reasons for untimely deaths today is road accidents. Most of the time the drivers would lose their alertness and meet with unfortunate accidents. This loss of the state of alertness is due to fatigue and drowsiness of the driver. This situation becomes very dangerous when the driver is alone. The ultimate reason for the loss of the state of alertness is accidental micro-sleeps (i.e. temporary lapse of consciousness which occurs when a driver is drowsy and is fatigued). Drowsiness or fatigue is one of the main reasons of low road safety and some severe injuries, economy loss, and even deaths. Collectively, these situations increase the risk of road accidents. Using computer for automatic fatigue detection, several misfortunes can be avoided. The drowsiness detection systems continuously analyze the drivers condition and warns before any unfortunate situation arises

Drowsy driving is the dangerous combination of driving when sleepy. This usually happens when a driver has not slept enough, but it can also happen because of untreated sleep disorders or shift work. Prescription and over-the-counter medications can also cause drowsiness, and alcohol can interact with sleepiness to increase both impairment and drowsiness. Photo of hands on a steering wheel of a car, driving at night. No one knows the exact moment when sleep will come over their body. Falling asleep at the wheel is clearly dangerous, but being sleepy also affects your ability to drive safely, even if you don’t fall asleep. Drowsiness:

Plan ahead to limit total driving hours: As much as possible, break your trip into smaller segments and don’t depend on extremely long days of driving. Avoid driving during the drowsiest times of day: Your body’s internal clock will usually make you sleepier between midnight and six a.m. and in the early afternoon, so try to reduce your need to drive during those times. Budget time for rest: Make sure to build in time for multiple stops along the way so that you can recharge. Get a good night’s sleep: Focus on getting plenty of sleep the night before your trip and ideally for multiple nights leading up to driving. Avoid alcohol and other sedatives: These substances can interfere with quality sleep and may leave you drowsy the next day.