How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the situations described below under normal circumstances (i.e., excluding times of over-exertion and sleep deprivation)?
Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:
0 = Would never doze
1 = Slight chance of dozing
2 = Moderate chance of dozing
3 = High probability of dozing
Situation (rate each on a scale of 0-3)
- sitting and reading
- watching TV
- sitting, inactive, in a public place (i.e., theatre or meeting)
- as a car passenger without a break for an hour
- lying down to rest in the afternoon as circumstances permit
- sitting and talking to someone
- sitting quietly after lunch (without alchohol)
- in a car, driving, but while stopped for a few minutes in traffic
If your points total 10 or more, you are considered borderline sleep-deprived. If 12 or higher, you should seek medical attention immediately.