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Microsleep causes a serious accident on the A24 near Fehrbellin!
Accident on the A24 near Fehrbellin: Microsleep leads to loss of control of the vehicle and extensive property damage on December 26th.
Microsleep causes a serious accident on the A24 near Fehrbellin!
On December 26th, Boxing Day, an accident occurred on the A24 between Fehrbellin and Kremmen at around 7:40 a.m., which was caused by the driver microsleeping. A 69-year-old man was driving his Skoda when he lost control of the vehicle and left the road. His car broke through several wildlife protection fences and came to a stop next to the highway after about 250 meters. Fortunately, the driver was uninjured, but the vehicle was no longer drivable and had to be towed away. The material damage is estimated at around 40,000 euros. The police have already started investigating the accident, while the rescue work entailed temporary restrictions on traffic flow on the A24 maz online reported.
What is behind the phenomenon of microsleep? When a driver falls asleep, they no longer notice anything for a few seconds, which can lead to dangerous situations in traffic. Fatigue has similar negative consequences to alcohol - and that can be fatal. In the event of an accident caused by microsleep, the legal consequence can be a fine or even a prison sentence of up to five years for the driver responsible, according to the site bussgeldrechner.com determines.
Warning signs and prevention
The warning signs of fatigue are complex and can become apparent quickly: difficulty controlling speed, memory lapses while driving or the feeling that the road is getting narrower. When drivers notice signs like burning eyes and frequent yawning, it's high time to take a break. The ADAC also emphasizes that fatigue and microsleep pose serious risks. In 2023, there were over 1,900 traffic accidents in Germany due to fatigue, which can have fatal consequences, including 42 deaths.
To prevent microsleep, drivers should make sure they get enough sleep, take regular breaks and stay alcohol-free. Experts recommend sleeping at least seven hours before a long journey and taking a break after two hours. Frequent driving between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. poses particularly high risks because the body's internal clock puts the body in a tired state. The ADAC therefore recommends avoiding journeys during this time to ensure safety on the road adac.de clearly presented.
The responsibility for their own driving safety lies in the hands of every driver. You should always be vigilant and behave carefully, especially in the upcoming winter season, where road conditions are often challenging. Simple measures like taking breaks, avoiding alcohol, and getting full rest can help prevent such accidents in the future.