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In contrast to just feeling tired, how likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations? (Even if you have not done some of these things recently, try to work out how they would have affected you.) Use the following sleep test scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:

0 = Would never doze
1 = Slight chance of dozing
2 = Moderate chance of dozing
3 = High chance of dozing

Your Situation:

Sitting and Reading

Watching Television

Sitting inactive in a public place

As a car passenger for 1 hour, no break

Lying down to rest in the afternoon

Sitting and talking to someone

Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol

In a car stopped in traffic

    

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FAA To Check Pilots For Sleep Apnea

Date Posted: Friday, January 10th, 2014 by Alan Berger

Sleepy pilots are being more closely scrutinized by the Federal Aviation Administration.  One such recommendation is that overweight pilots be screened for sleep apnea.  Both true and near-miss plane crashes have been blamed on fatigued pilots.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/lifestyle/2013/11/faa-to-check-obese-pilots-for-sleep-apnea/