Drowsiness is Red Alert!
The oft-cited motto of Dr. Bill Dement, “Drowsiness is Red Alert” is a reminder that in situations where vigilance is required, for example driving a car, the sensation of drowsiness “should be a dramatic warning” to take action and rest. Drowsy driving is implicated in 17% of fatal motor-vehicle collisions, and is likely responsible for thousands of deaths annually in the United States.