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People travelling on a caravanning holiday this summer have been warned to take a break when their eyes start to flutter.

According to advice from GEM Motoring Assistant, a road safety group, the human body is equipped to warn drivers when they are getting weary by increasing blinking and this should be acknowledged.

The rate at which a driver blinks will increase as they get more tired acting as a warning sign to drowsiness and a possible crash, which could cause a claim on caravan insurance.

David Williams, chief executive of GEM, said: "It is a built-in early warning system that gives us the opportunity to head for the nearest motorway service area or other refuge from the road before our driving becomes erratic and potentially dangerous."

He added that the reflex is "wonderful" and "we should all be aware of it".

Tiredness is thought to cause one-fifth of road accidents each year resulting in around 300 deaths and numerous insurance claims.

Mr Willaims added that ensuring a driver is "alert and fresh" is "a critical element of road safety".

The Highway Code recommends a 15 minute break for every two hours of driving.

Somerset recently launched a safety campaign for the summer holidays warning motorists not to drive while tired, reports the BBC.

The scheme involved posters in service and petrol stations across the area with the slogan 'Take a Break - Tiredness Kills'.

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