r/Infuriating • u/MdTooDevilish Valued Contributor • 4d ago

Trucker crashes after falling asleep driving 40ton deathmachine

This piece of shit driving all over the road putting other peoples lives at risk

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u/Right-Percentage3775 3d ago

I've sort of been in this position (though I pulled over and took a nap), and what's scary is that you get so tired that you legit think that holding the steering wheel and "resting your eyes" seems reasonable when you're that tired.

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u/PupOben 2d ago

Yeah and it sneaks up on you also. You feel tired, and you know you're tired, but your brain checks out before your eyes even close. Next thing you know, your vehicle is destroyed and there's chaos. Wanna talk about waking up scared and confused.

I have fallen asleep at the wheel once(luckily I wasn't seriously injured, my car was easily repairable, and I didn't hit anything/anyone), and got pretty close a second time (pulled off to take a nap).