A team at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, is working on a blood test that will confirm a lack of sleep. According to The Guardian, the new roadside test will be ready in two years, but there are still some hurdles to adoption.
The UK is showing interest but hasn't committed to anything yet. "Drivers have a responsibility to ensure they are awake and alert on the road and should seek rest when feeling tired," the UK Department of Transport said in a statement. "The government is not considering this type of testing, but we always note new ideas to make our roads safer."
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