About drunkenness and sleepiness

[caroasi]

I've never compared the better off between these two major causes of accidents and I don't think that we're supposed to compare them. Both can lead to serious harms and death to the driver and passengers, they can both lead to the same fate which cannot be good. Somebody that is drunk and yet goes ahead to drive should be held responsible for any accidents that happens when he's driving. A sleepy driver can be excused because nobody can cheat nature, they might just be tired before handing the steering and succumb to sleep when driving. People that wants to drive should evaluate themselves whether they are in the right frame of mind to engage in driving because of accidents.

Actually I think its important to compare the two. Drunkenness is an altered state of mind that causes people to make bad decisions. However, sleepiness is also an altered state of mind that causes people to make bad decisions. The difference in stigma and handling between the two is something to consider from a philosophical perspective. I think philosophically this shows that what matters is the results of what people actually do more than our expectations of what they will do based on how altered or unaltered their mind is. It isn't necessary to consider what sort of altered mind someone has when you can look at the results of their driving and decide if it is reckless or not.

So, we can judge people based on their actions rather more than our expectations of them based on their state of mind.

[Richbased]

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Among this two conditions, which is more dangerous than the other when on steering?

Both are dangerous but sleepiness on the steering is more dangerous to drunkeness because someone who is drunk can still get a good sense of belonging, just that the influence of the substance he took might be making him to drive in some kind of way but you see sleepiness on steering due to stress of not having enough sleep, it is more likely to cause an accident than someone who is under the influence of alcohol. I know someone that drinks so badly and most of the time he is always high on alcohol but he drives his car and haven't had any accident case all through his life, so it means he still have a sense of alertness whenever he is on the steering.

[Spaceman1000$]

Knowing the disadvantages of being sleepy or being drunk. To some extreme extent, drivers find themselves under this conditions. Both (highness or sleepiness) may seem controllable. Well some sleepiness are as a result of inadequate sleep. At times one may just take little highness knowing that they'll be on steering only for health breakdown to occur, just like suddenly feeling sleepy.
Not as if any of both conditions is good
But
Among this two conditions, which is more dangerous than the other when on steering?

Sleeping it's a subconscious state of mind, being on the steering wheel while sleeping is dangerous situation, so as a driver and you are tired and you feel like sleeping, it better to just park your car and take a nap before continuing your journey.

Drunkenness is has to do with alcoholic toxins making your body to be hyper active and slowly losing your consciousness and a little bit of your sanity, so driving in that kind of state of mind it's not good for as a driver and other Road users. So basically the both situation are dangerous for driving, no one is better than the other.

[348Judah]

Knowing the disadvantages of being sleepy or being drunk. To some extreme extent, drivers find themselves under this conditions. Both (highness or sleepiness) may seem controllable. Well some sleepiness are as a result of inadequate sleep. At times one may just take little highness knowing that they'll be on steering only for health breakdown to occur, just like suddenly feeling sleepy.
Not as if any of both conditions is good
But
Among this two conditions, which is more dangerous than the other when on steering?

None is preferred to another, they are both bad and not fit for us to take, don't get drunk and don't sleep too much, some have taken their freedom for granted and make the whole thing on a wrong approach, abuse then follows and becomes inevitable, we should plan well and make some necessary steps in planning for ourself about what is good for us, because all these in excess have health detriments, which most don't know for now until the repercussion emancipates.

[Ndabagi01]

Among this two conditions, which is more dangerous than the other when on steering?

Both of them are dangerous and you should try as much not to be in any of this conditions when you’re driving because it may cost you your life and those of the passengers on board. One of them happens by nature and we can’t deny nature but obey it when it comes. So when you’re feeling sleepy, it is advisable to stop driving, take a nap before getting back to the steering. The other one which is drinking while driving is intentional and can be avoided by all means. It is important not to drink before driving because the intoxication can cause you to risk your life and others on board if you’re a driver. Both are dangerous and should be avoided by all means.

[Btcdeybodi]

Drunkeness is too bad when compared with sleepiness and moreover when you are drunk, it takes away your alertness because you might no longer be aware of what is happening around you and when you are drunk you will indeed feel sleepy that is why one of the rules of driving says, don't drink and drive. Except you don't want to enter the steering if not it is a bad decision to drive when you are in a drunken state, it can be more dangerous but when you are feeling sleepy which driving as a result of tiredness, you will not be completely unaware of how you're driving and perhaps you can even decide not to drive when you are feeling sleepy but someone who is drunk doesn't listen to any body and cannot sense dangers that are likely to occur in that state. Drinking and driving have caused more fatal accidents so it should be discouraged, if you have to drink let it be that you won't enter the steering again after that.

[Abdulzuruku01]

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Among this two conditions, which is more dangerous than the other when on steering?

Both are dangerous but sleepiness on the steering is more dangerous to drunkeness because someone who is drunk can still get a good sense of belonging, just that the influence of the substance he took might be making him to drive in some kind of way but you see sleepiness on steering due to stress of not having enough sleep, it is more likely to cause an accident than someone who is under the influence of alcohol. I know someone that drinks so badly and most of the time he is always high on alcohol but he drives his car and haven't had any accident case all through his life, so it means he still have a sense of alertness whenever he is on the steering.

I initially thought that driving while intoxicated would be riskier, but after considering your points, I agreed that sleeping while driving is riskier. I have witnessed drunk drivers who knew where they were going and continued to drive regardless of the consequences, but there is no way to be asleep while driving,  although both situations are risky and I don't pray anyone should get involved because they could result in an immediate accident and death.

[Yablee0]

Among this two conditions, which is more dangerous than the other when on steering?

Both of them are dangerous. I wouldn't choose one or the other but I'll choose them both. Being drunk while driving is against the law and no one should put other's life in jeopardy when driving in the public roads. While being sleepy, it's also the same. I've experienced few seconds of sleep while driving and I thought that I've died already when I've got like a premonition of what's about to happen, thank God that were safe and that's why I always remind my peers when I am driving that no one should yawn loudly when I am driving especially at night because it's contagious.

Absolutely, both of them are very risky and deadly that can claim life if care is not taking.

Is not even proper going close to alcohol when you know you will be using the stirring, however, driving and drinking is two things that can never go well together, and am hugging drivers to astain from it for safety purpose thank you .

[Tipstar]

Knowing the disadvantages of being sleepy or being drunk. To some extreme extent, drivers find themselves under this conditions. Both (highness or sleepiness) may seem controllable. Well some sleepiness are as a result of inadequate sleep. At times one may just take little highness knowing that they'll be on steering only for health breakdown to occur, just like suddenly feeling sleepy.
Not as if any of both conditions is good
But
Among this two conditions, which is more dangerous than the other when on steering?

In my experience, a light drinking don't effect at all, I tend to be more concentrated on driving. A medium drinking would slow your responses and even though I have drove many times under influence, I avoid them as much as possible and recommend other not to try it.
On medium drunk state, I'm somewhat conscious and everything goes well if the traffic is nice. But if its a nasty traffic or there are some disturbance, I'm highly likely to meet with an accident.

I have also drove while I am sleepy. There are two major reason for feeling sleepy. One is due to less sleep, sometimes I need to prepare for the next day and need to wake up early and drive. On such situation, I get sleepy but when such thing happen, I stop for washing my face with cold water, a tea or coffee break. Another reason for feeling sleepy is driving monotonous traffic for long period of times specially when its hot.

Both of them are risky but we can have instant and temporary solution for feeling sleepy but there are no instant solution for being drunk.

[SuperBitMan]

Knowing the disadvantages of being sleepy or being drunk. To some extreme extent, drivers find themselves under this conditions. Both (highness or sleepiness) may seem controllable. Well some sleepiness are as a result of inadequate sleep. At times one may just take little highness knowing that they'll be on steering only for health breakdown to occur, just like suddenly feeling sleepy.
Not as if any of both conditions is good
But
Among this two conditions, which is more dangerous than the other when on steering?

Non of this condition is good or manageable when you are on steering because they are all very dangerous and if you are using anyone when you are on steering you should be arrested and prosecuted because that act is an attempt to murder, when you are drunk or you are feeling sleepy and you start driving you can cause the death of many people if you get involve in an accident so no one is better at all you just need to avoid driving if you are drunk or feeling sleepy, being drunk or feeling sleepy when driving has no advantage all it has is disadvantage so it is very good to avoid it.
If someone is saying one is better then he or she has been doing it and one thing about some set of people is that when they do a particular thing and nothing bad happens they feel is a good thing to do and they will keep doing it until something bad happens which is not right is better we prevent it at all cost.

[Avalina]

Being under the influence of alcohol is extremely dangerous for your health. Alcohol impairs coordination, slows down reaction time, and weakens attention, making a person vulnerable to various injuries.

[bullbandit9]

Depends on the individual. As much as some biased people refuse to believe, there are people that drive pretty good when they are under the influence to a certain level. This is also partially a cultural thing, as in some places it is pretty common for people to drive back home after drinking. Because of that, sleepiness is probably a more likely to cause accidents in such individuals or communities. Keep in mind though, that you probably are not one of these people, and neither should you let your envy or biases refuse to accept that they exist. Still, you should not do either of these things. Do not drive after drinking or when you are sleepy. The harm that you may cause to yourself is not that important, it is your choice. But you may kill an innocent person or a family due to your recklessness.

In my experience, a light drinking don't effect at all, I tend to be more concentrated on driving. A medium drinking would slow your responses and even though I have drove many times under influence, I avoid them as much as possible and recommend other not to try it.

Exactly. As a reasonable human, you are aware that you are currently driving at a higher risk. Because of that, you must significantly increase your awareness to counteract the bad effects of your conscious decision. Being sleepy is not a conscious decision, and because of that there is no process that tries to minimize its negative effects.

Being under the influence of alcohol is extremely dangerous for your health. Alcohol impairs coordination, slows down reaction time, and weakens attention, making a person vulnerable to various injuries.

A micro sleep can cause a fatal accident in the same way.

[mich]

Well it is dangerous for us to drive in a car if we are drinking or sleepy.  It is not something I do alot but I did have to do it before in the past.
But driving I do think it is worst if you are sleepy than if you are drinking. Because you can still drive if you are drinking not so well but can do it.
If we are sleepy and driving there is chance we will fall asleep and then something really bad can happen. If I ever do find myself like this I will just walk. I will not drive if I am drinking or am so sleepy to get behind the wheel.

[bullbandit9]

Well it is dangerous for us to drive in a car if we are drinking or sleepy.  It is not something I do alot but I did have to do it before in the past.
But driving I do think it is worst if you are sleepy than if you are drinking. Because you can still drive if you are drinking not so well but can do it.
If we are sleepy and driving there is chance we will fall asleep and then something really bad can happen. If I ever do find myself like this I will just walk. I will not drive if I am drinking or am so sleepy to get behind the wheel.

Yes, unless you are an addict you will probably be drinking at night time during reduced traffic. That also helps with the circumstances by limiting the amount of people and cars that you have to pay attention to. Sleepiness can be during any time of day because of exhaustion, and is especially dangerous for people who have not slept at all in the previous night. They may be driving back on a fast road home from work or something, and all it takes is 1 second of sleep to cause a very big accident. Scary.

[BADecker]

About drunkenness and sleepiness


I've been out of alcohol for several days. So, it must be sleepiness.

[aysha9853]

Knowing the disadvantages of being sleepy or being drunk. To some extreme extent, drivers find themselves under this conditions. Both (highness or sleepiness) may seem controllable. Well some sleepiness are as a result of inadequate sleep. At times one may just take little highness knowing that they'll be on steering only for health breakdown to occur, just like suddenly feeling sleepy.
Not as if any of both conditions is good
But
Among this two conditions, which is more dangerous than the other when on steering?

Both very dangerous, both can create a huge accident and kill innocent people. One chooses to drink behind the wheel, other probably miscalculated or did not realise how tired he/she was.

[BADecker]

Don't eat too much bread or starchy foods, especially if you have a very good digestive system. Your digestion will turn the starch into alcohol in your stomach. And the alcohol will make you drunk or sleepy.