A poll of 2,000 motorists found a whopping 86% have been in control of a vehicle while tired at some point. Some admitted they have driven while ‘dangerously tired’ – and have even nodded off.

Almost 8% have had a near-crash due to getting behind the wheel when exhausted and 41% admit they’ve powered on to their destination despite feeling exhausted.

The research was commissioned by insurance firm Allianz, which also conducted a scientific study which found motorists are twice as likely to…