Industry News from Yes Insurance

Drivers who take to the road as part of their job have admitted to falling asleep behind the wheel, new research has indicated.

The study, undertaken by road safety charity Brake and Green Flag, has found that ten per cent have committed the act in the past 12 months.

It is estimated that six people per week die in crashes caused by fatigued motorists, with the research showing that four per cent of non-work drivers also admitted to it.

Car insurance companies may also choose to hike up policy prices if they view an offending driver to be a risk on the road.

Brake head of campaigns Cathy Keller commented that "too many people are dying" due to the activity.

"Getting behind the wheel when you've not had enough sleep is deadly," she added.

Meanwhile, Doncaster Today reports that a local man has been jailed for four years after nodding off at the wheel and killing his two friends and partner.

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