The nation appears to be struck down by fatigue or boredom with more than 379 million yawns reverberating inside UK homes, offices and cars every day, according to a survey by esure.
The average Brit will yawn a staggering quarter of a million times in their lifetime. Driving is the everyday activity that makes Brits yawn the most. The dangers of driving when tired are well publicised and a shocking 8% of drivers admit to having fallen asleep at the wheel and over a quarter (28%) have been known to 'micro-sleep' - have not been able to recall certain parts of their car journey.
The average driver admitted that the longest they'd ever spent behind the wheel without a break was just under 4 hours - double the recommended maximum.
Given that a fifth of people admit that long distance driving is a yawn, it would seem that the message behind the UK's 'tiredness kills, take a break' signs aren't getting through.
Drivers are using alternative methods to stay awake. Opening the window is the most popular way for drivers to keep themselves alert (81%), followed by turning on the air conditioning at 64%. However 12% of drivers take mores extreme measures of splashing water on their faces while 6% resort to slapping themselves across the face!
Goodness me what a slaphappy nation we are. Why not stop at one of those lovely service stations and take out a second mortgage to buy a cup of coffee.
FemaleFirst Jackie Violet