Driving for extensive periods increases the risk of incidents related to fatigue – it’s important to know the signs and understand how the Uber Driver app helps you manage fatigue.
- Common signs of fatigue
- Excessive yawning
- Heavy eyes
- Stiffness or cramps
- Microsleeps (sudden, uncontrollable episodes of sleep lasting up to 10 seconds)
- How fatigue affects your driving
Fatigue increases your chance of having an accident. It affects your driving by causing:
- Slower reaction times
- Lack of concentration
- Poor judgment
- Fatigue and other work and activities
When driving or delivering using the Uber app, it’s important to assess your level of fatigue prior to logging on. Think about how long you may have been awake for, and whether you’ve had enough sleep. Remember, driver-partners have a legal obligation to manage their fatigue at all times whilst driving on the app.
Managing fatigue
As stated in our Community Guidelines, sleep is the only true preventative measure against the risk of fatigue.
Here are some tips to help you manage fatigue:
- Get a good night’s sleep (at least 7-9 hours is recommended)
- Plan regular 15 minute breaks for every two hours of driving
- It’s a good idea to take a couple of days off to recharge if you’ve been driving for a number of consecutive days
- Check if any medicine you are taking may affect alertness
- Know the early warning signs of fatigue. If you experience any of the 4 warning sides above, or just generally feel tired or drained, log off and call it a day.
Fatigue Management Policy
Learn more about how the Uber Driver app helps you manage fatigue, below.
Posted by the Uber Team
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