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Posted: 2016-04-11T12:48:40Z | Updated: 2016-04-11T12:48:40Z

While the hazards of drunk driving may be more well known, the risks associated with drowsy driving remain less understood.

Going without the proper shuteye can hinder a driver's judgment just like alcohol and causes an estimated 1.2 million crashes annually. But the scary statistics don't just end there. HuffPost Rise compiled six facts that will make you think twice before getting behind the wheel while sleep deprived.

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