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Today is Fatigue-Impaired Driving Awareness Day as part of National Road Safety Week.

Brian Smiley, MPI Media Relations Coordinator says that between 20 and 30 collisions every year are fatigue related.

He also stated that 7 out of every 10 fatigue-related accidents happen in rural areas.

40% of fatigue-related collisions happen on weekends, with drivers between the ages of 16-34 accounting for 67% of all fatigue-related accidents.

Smiley recommends that if you are travelling long distances to make you sure you are fully rested before leaving. But if you do feel yourself getting tired, the best option is to get off the road and rest up. Whether that be checking yourself into a hotel or pulling over to a safe place like a camping area.

He adds that even a 45-minute nap can go a long way in getting rid of your fatigue.