Microsleep is a brief, involuntary shutdown of brain activity, often lasting 15 to 30 seconds, caused by sleep deprivation. It can occur anytime, even while driving, posing serious risks. Common signs ...
People often imagine danger creeping in when they stay awake too long, the nodding head, the heavy eyes, the drift into sleep they try to fight off. What they don’t expect is a version of sleep that ...
PETALING JAYA: Microsleep, or briefly dozing off while driving, is a major contributor to road accidents in Malaysia, accounting for about 20% of cases reported each year, including fatal crashes.