KUALA LUMPUR: Microsleep, or briefly dozing off while driving, is a major contributor to road accidents in the country, with around 20 per cent of cases, including fatalities, reported each year.
Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) deputy director-general, Prof Dr Siti Zaharah Ishak, said microsleep occurs due to fatigue and drowsiness, and is influenced by the body's biological clock, especially during festive seasons involving long-distance travel, extended driving periods and changes in driving patterns.
