"Car insurance experts at Tiger.co.uk urge drivers to maintain a well-regulated temperature inside the vehicle, or else risk breaking The Highway Code. Driving with the heater on for an extended period can raise body temperature and reduce oxygen levels inside the car, causing fatigue and creating a false sense of comfort, which reduces reaction times and concentration levels. While there isn't a specific offence for drowsy driving in The Highway Code, this can be considered careless or dangerous driving, potentially resulting in an unlimited fine and three to 11 penalty points."
"Police cannot test a driver for fatigue like they can with drug or alcohol related offences, meaning incidents are likely under reported. In fact, it is estimated that between 10% and 20% of all road crashes worldwide are fatigue-related. Driving while drowsy can impair reflexes and decision-making just as much as driving under the influence of alcohol, making it equally as dangerous."
Snow and ice warnings across the UK increase risks for motorists during winter conditions. Using a car's heater for extended periods can raise body temperature and reduce in-cabin oxygen, producing fatigue and a false sense of comfort that diminishes reaction times and concentration. Reliance on air recirculation can make cabins stuffy and worsen drowsiness. Drowsy driving can be treated as careless or dangerous driving and may attract severe penalties. Police cannot directly test for fatigue, and fatigue contributes to an estimated 10–20% of road crashes worldwide. Maintaining 19–22°C, using fresh-air ventilation, and taking regular breaks reduces risk.
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