In the quiet exhaustion that follows the arrival of a new life, a danger quietly takes shape on the road. A Monash University study of over a thousand Australian parents reveals that nine in ten drive while fatigued in their infant's first year — more commonly than speeding or drunk driving — averaging just six hours of broken sleep each night. The research asks us to recognise that the vulnerability of new parenthood does not end at the front door, but travels with parents onto roads shared by all.
Nine in 10 new parents drive fatigued, Monash study warns
New parents experiencing severe sleep deprivation face elevated risks of driving errors, concentration lapses, and potential traffic accidents affecting themselves and others.