Note: This sleep test/quiz is not intended as medical advice. if you think you may have a sleep disorder, contact a physician, regardless of the results of this test.

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is used to determine the level of daytime sleepiness. A score of 10 or more is considered sleepy. A score of 18 or more is very sleepy. If you score 10 or more on this test, you should consider whether you are obtaining adequate sleep, need to improve your sleep hygiene and/or need to see a sleep specialist. These issues should be discussed with your personal physician.

Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation:

0 - would never doze or sleep

1 - slight chance of dozing or sleeping

2 - moderate chance of dozing or sleeping

3 - high chance of dozing or sleeping

Print out this test, fill in your answers and see where you stand.

Situation                                                Chance of Dozing or Sleeping

Sitting and reading                                       _________________

Watching TV                                                _________________

Sitting inactive in a public place                      _________________         

Being a passenger in a motor vehicle

for an hour or more                                       _________________

Lying down in the afternoon                           _________________

Sitting and talking to someone                        _________________

Sitting quietly after lunch (no alcohol)              _________________

Stopped for a few minutes in traffic while driving  _________________

Total score (add the scores up)                        _________________

This is your Epworth score