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New teen drivers face triple the risk of a fatal crash
(HealthDay)—Newly minted teen drivers in the United States have almost triple the risk of being involved in a deadly crash than adults, a new study finds.
Jun 1, 2017
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Investing in adolescent health and education could bring 10-fold economic benefit
As the World Bank meetings begin, a new study shows that investments in adolescent health and wellbeing are some of the best that can be made towards achieving the SDGs.
Apr 20, 2017
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Why some drivers slow down when using mobile phones
With mobile phone distracted driving a growing road safety issue, a QUT study reveals why some drivers slow down when using a mobile phone but others don't.
Jan 24, 2017
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Strange bedfellows: Dangerous link between driver distraction and sleepiness
Driver distraction combined with sleepiness creates a perfect storm when young people get behind the wheel, warns QUT road safety researcher Dr Chris Watling.
Nov 22, 2016
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Is 40 the new 50? Push for a new national local street speed
Introducing a nationwide local street speed limit of 40km/h will save lives and create more liveable communities, according to Queensland University of Technology researchers.
Sep 7, 2016
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Light and caffeine improve driver alertness
Bright light combined with caffeine can improve driving performance and alertness of chronically sleep deprived young drivers, according to a QUT road safety study.
Aug 9, 2016
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Fatal road crashes involving marijuana double after state legalizes drug
Fatal crashes involving drivers who recently used marijuana doubled in Washington after the state legalized the drug, according to the latest research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. New research also shows that ...
May 10, 2016
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Don't smile for the camera when sleepy
Drowsy drivers who filmed themselves behind the wheel may have unknowingly given road safety researchers the answer to reducing sleepy driving.
Oct 20, 2015
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China suffers 250,000 road deaths a year: WHO
More than 250,000 people are killed on China's notoriously dangerous roads every year, the World Health Organization (WHO) said—over four times official government statistics.
Oct 20, 2015
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Road accidents kill 1.25 mn each year, Africa deadliest: WHO
Some 1.25 million people are killed in traffic accidents around the world each year, with Africa by far the continent with the most dangerous roads, the World Health Organization said in report published Monday.
Oct 19, 2015
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