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Recognize Your Limits to Protect Others
A tired brain often lacks the awareness to recognize its own exhaustion, leading to unreflective and potentially dangerous decisions. Individual responsibility plays a critical role, especially in situations where others are affected, such as driving or operating heavy machinery. Drowsy drivers are estimated to cause around 100,000 accidents annually due to micro sleeps, illustrating the severe consequences of fatigue. A notable case involved a pilot who fell asleep during landing, resulting in a tragic accident, underscoring the need for vigilance. To minimize risks, individuals must be conscious of how their fatigue can impact others, and they should strive to understand personal sleep needs, as sleep requirements vary widely.