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Hit-and-run deaths on the rise
(HealthDay)—Hit-and-run deaths in the United States reached a record high in 2016, a new report shows.
Apr 26, 2018
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Drowsy driving in the ridesharing industry is a public safety risk
A position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) concludes that fatigue and sleepiness are inherent safety risks in the ridesharing industry.
Apr 16, 2018
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Phone-using drivers knowingly ignore the danger
(HealthDay)—Even though they know it's dangerous, many American drivers still talk on a cellphone or text while behind the wheel, a new survey finds.
Mar 29, 2018
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Sleepy drivers may be causing more crashes than thought
(HealthDay)—Driver fatigue causes many more car accidents in the United States than previously estimated, a new report suggests.
Feb 8, 2018
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Keeping your driving teen focused on the road
(HealthDay)—A 17-year-old Minnesota teen runs a red light, killing a father and his 10-year-old daughter.
Oct 24, 2017
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Experts: Lives at risk if no sleep tests for train engineers (Update)
U.S. officials are abandoning plans to require sleep apnea screening for truck drivers and train engineers, a decision that safety experts say puts millions of lives at risk.
Aug 8, 2017
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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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Professor behind designated drivers takes on distracted ones
A Harvard University professor who introduced Americans to the concept of designated drivers to deter drunken driving is now taking on the deadly problem of motorists distracted by cellphones and other electronics.
Apr 5, 2017
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Report reveals overworked truck drivers fear raising safety concerns
A Macquarie University report has revealed the major reasons why truck driving is Australia's deadliest job. Long hours, pressure to drive unsafe schedules with unsafe loads and an inability to raise safety concerns without ...
Feb 3, 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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