Jul 18 2009
NASCAR Driver Carl Edwards Educates Motorists on the Importance of Being Clear to Drive
(ARA) – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drowsy driving causes 100,000 crashes a year, resulting in 1,550 deaths and 40,000 injuries.
If anyone knows how important it is to be alert while driving, it’s NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Carl Edwards. This spring, Edwards is helping to encourage safe driving practices.
“Drowsy driving is dangerous, so I’m participating in the Claritin Clear to Drive campaign because I want to make sure people know to check medicine labels for warnings about drowsiness before getting behind the wheel,” says Edwards. “As an allergy sufferer who races cars for a living, it’s important for me to avoid taking medicines that might make me drowsy. It’s just as important for everyday motorists to stay alert behind the wheel, so they should look for an allergy medicine, like Claritin, that relieves symptoms without making them drowsy.”
The Clear to Drive campaign aims to prevent drowsy driving and encourage people to stay alert while on the road. This year’s campaign asks consumers to take an online pledge and commit to safe driving practices by visiting www.cleartodrive.com. For every pledge made, the makers of Claritin will donate $1 (up to $30,000) to the National Safety Council.
“As a leader in promoting safe driving practices, the National Safety Council supports the Claritin Clear to Drive campaign and its effort to prevent drowsy driving,” says Janet Froetscher, president and chief executive of the National Safety Council. “Considering crashes are the No. 1 cause of accidental death in the U.S., it’s important to pay close attention to our driving habits and take the necessary steps to stay alert on the road.”
Tips for Safe Driving
* Check the labels of any medicines, including allergy medicines, for warnings about drowsiness before getting behind the wheel.
* Get adequate sleep the night before driving.
* Avoid driving if you’re feeling drowsy.
* Stop driving if you start feeling drowsy behind the wheel.
* Schedule breaks during long trips or arrange for a travel companion.
Do your part and commit to following safe driving practices. For more information about drowsy driving and to take the Clear to Drive pledge, visit www.cleartodrive.com.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
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