ONE in ten people who drive for work have admitted falling asleep at the wheel in the past year.
The shocking figure comes from road safety charity Brake and Green Flag Of drivers who don't drive for work, 4 per cent have fallen asleep in the past year.
Brake says nodding off for just a second or two at the wheel can kill.
An estimated six people die each week in crashes caused by tired drivers.
Brake is urging all companies with employees who drive for work to ensure they have systems in place to prevent people driving when they are tired.
It is also calling on all drivers to take responsibility for making sure they are fit to drive.
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