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.
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Situation
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)
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Chance of Dozing or Sleeping
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