This module describes the reasons for fatigue and its immediate, short-term and long-term health effects. Professional drivers will also learn to recognize the physical and mental symptoms of fatigue and how it can impair their driving ability. After completion, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the physical and mental symptoms of fatigue
- Explain how circadian rhythm affects your wake/sleep cycle
- List the stages of quality sleep and explain how each are important
- Describe the immediate, short-term and long-term effects of fatigue