The nation's lack of sleep and its impact on driving is a threat to all drivers on the road and contributes to the increasing number auto insurance claims. (Photo: iStock)
The decision to get behind the wheel or stay on the road despite feeling drowsy can be deadly.
A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association, "Wake Up Call! Understanding Drowsy Driving and What States Can Do," points out that nearly 83.6 million sleep-deprived Americans are driving every day. And it's taking a toll — an estimated 5,000 lives were lost in drowsy driving-related crashes in 2015.
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