Drowsy drivers are as much a menace on the road as drunk drivers! Drowsy driving refers, of course, to drivers who actually fall asleep at the wheel. But it also includes those drivers who are so fatigued that they are slow to perceive risky situations and unable to respond quickly enough to avoid a crash. Research shows, one of the groups at highest risk for sleep related crashes are young adults, who tend to stay up late, sleep too little, and drive at night. Sound familiar? Click on the menue for some drowsy driving facts, which may surprise you. A. Whoops! The answer is : e. all of the above. These different groups of people all have one thing in common: they often get less sleep than they need. Top of the Page