Drowsy Demi Lovato in Car Accident

Disney Darling Demi Lovato has proven that you don’t need to be a Hollywood bad girl to get into a car accident – it’s not always Lindsey Lohan who crashes a car crash!

Lovato, with her good girl image intact, was recently involved in an early morning car accident in Los Angeles. Fortunately, the 17-year old was not injured by but admitted that she was sleepy when she got behind the wheel.

The actress, who took to Twitter to assure fans of her good condition, described the accident as a “huge bummer”. There were no other reports if another vehicle was involved in the accident.

Drowsy or fatigued driving is another form of impaired driving. While the statistics for drowsy driving are not as grave as drunk driving, fatalities still run high. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2007 as much as 1,404 motorists were killed in fatal crashes because they were either drowsy, fell asleep at the wheel, fatigued, or ill while driving.

Also, an interesting finding from a survey conducted by the National Sleep Foundation revealed that 71 percent of all drivers between the ages of 18-29 years are much more likely to drive while drowsy compared to other age groups.

Further, sleep deprivation has been said to increase the risk of a sleep-related crash – 17-year old hardworking actress Demi Lovato certainly fits the profile. She may be a decent and law-abiding driver but once a driver feels drowsy or fatigued, car accident risks go up as well.

Sleepy or tired drivers are more prone to getting involved in accidents because they are less concentrated (some altogether fall completely asleep while driving) and they have a slower reaction time because of their physical impairment.

So remember, before heading out on the road, be sure to feel and be well-rested. Even if you feel you’ll be fine driving after pulling off an all-nighter, chances are, your mental and motor skills will still be impaired, and the longer you are on the road, the more dangerous it would be for you.

If you’re out driving and you suddenly feel drowsy or tired, take a short break just to make sure you can put your entire focus back on the road. Sleep and rest are two simple things you can do to avoid drowsy or fatigued driving. If you choose to be hard-headed about driving despite your condition, be prepared to face the consequences of your action as these are grounds for negligence.

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