Increased blinking shows the early signs of tiredness

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The bodies early warning system for fatigue should warn drivers to take a break - 8th September 2008

The human body causes us to blink more frequently when we are tired or bored, which if drivers take notice of this warning and pull over in a safe location could help in preventing some road accidents.

Breakdown and recovery company GEM Motoring Assist say that when fatigue is beginning to set in people will blink more than the usual average of ten times per minute. This is a good indication to drivers that they are no longer able to concentrate on the road correctly, and are at an increased risk of being involved in a road accident.

David Williams the Chief Executive of the breakdown company said: "It is a built-in early warning system that gives us the opportunity to head for the nearest motorway service area or other refuge from the road before our driving becomes erratic and potentially dangerous."

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