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Technical Study of Microsleep Operations as Follow-up to Drowsiness-Related Accidents on the Terbanggi Besar - Pematang Panggang - Kayuagung Toll Road

Author(s) Mr. Deo Siregar, Ms. Ni Putu Oki Wirastuti, Mr. Hery Prasetyo
Country Indonesia
Abstract Microsleep operations on the Terbanggi Besar - Pematang Panggang - Kayuagung Toll Road is a follow up to the 38.10% accident caused by drowsiness that occured on this toll road. A technical study of the microsleep operations need to be conducted based on a self-assesment evaluation of microsleep through visual observation and interview with vehicle drivers. The microsleep self-assesment form includes indicators of drowsiness that have been consulted with Dr. Andreas Prasarja, an expert in polysomnography and sleep medicine. The result of the microsleep evaluation showed that 18% of drivers were in drowsy state. The implementation of the microsleep operation was only effective within a 24-hour time frame. Wihtin two weeks, drowsiness-realated accident occured and increased within one month. The 29.41% increase in accident cases proves that the microsleep operation did not have a significant impact in reducing drowsiness-related accident. Therefore, an evaluation of other factors is necessary, including demographic characteristic (gender, age and education) as well as the location of rest area in accordance with regulation from the Ministry of Public Work and Housing. In Addition, the driving ability of drivers is also a factor in reducing the risk of drowsiness-related accident
Keywords Accident, Drowsiness, Microsleep Operation, Safety, Toll Road
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-30
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.64984

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