00:00London drivers planning overnight getaways to avoid summer traffic are being warned not to ignore the dangers of fatigue behind
00:07the wheel.
00:08National Highways says many motorists expect to make longer journeys between 7 in the evening and 7 in the morning,
00:16despite that not being their usual routine.
00:19Analysis shows fatigue-related crashes causing death or serious injury are more common during the summer months during the school
00:27holidays, particularly overnight.
00:29Drivers are being urged to start long journeys well-rested and take at least a 15-minute break every two
00:36hours.
00:36The warning comes ahead of one of the busiest summer travel periods on roads, including the M25.
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