Abstract

IntroductionThe role of sleep hygiene (those factors that promote or disrupt effective sleep) on human performance was examined. ObjectiveThe study investigated the relationship between sleep hygiene and crash involvement. MethodMeasures of sleep hygiene and crash involvement were considered for a sample of over 6000 drivers. ResultsIt was found that poorer sleep hygiene was associated with younger age and greater crash involvement. The association between sleep hygiene and crash involvement remained when age and risk taking had been taken into account. ConclusionPoor sleep hygiene is associated with poorer performance as measured by crash involvement.

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