Health
Truck drivers are overtired, overworked and underpaid
Research shows that economic pressure pushes drivers to work extremely long hours, contributing significantly to truck crashes.
Jul 25, 2018
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Health
Missing just one hour of sleep may double drivers' crash risk
(HealthDay)—Missing just an hour or two of sleep at night nearly doubles your chances of a car crash the next day, a new report suggests.
Dec 6, 2016
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Addiction
Gov't says fewer drivers are drinking, but more use drugs
(AP)—A government report says the number of drivers who get on the road with alcohol in their systems has declined by nearly one-third since 2007, but there has been a large increase in drivers using marijuana and other ...
Feb 6, 2015
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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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Pediatrics
Expert offers school bus safety tips
(HealthDay)—School bus safety is one of the many things parents need to review with their children before the start of the new school year, an expert says.
Aug 10, 2015
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Voice-assisted tech can be a driving hazard
(HealthDay)—The risks of using voice-based technology in your car may be greater than you think.
Apr 5, 2019
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Teen-led study highlights dangers of texting and driving
Some people have questioned whether a ban on texting while driving will actually lead to more crashes because drivers will conceal their cell phones, making it more dangerous to read and type messages. Research led by high ...
Apr 29, 2012
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Parents make bad call with mobile phone use
Hypocritical parents who tell their children not to dial and drive but use their mobile phones behind the wheel are setting a bad example for young drivers, according to QUT road safety researchers.
Nov 20, 2014
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Health
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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Health
Report reveals top driving distractions for teens as '100 Deadliest Days' begin
Over the past five years, more than 5,000 people have been killed in crashes involving teen drivers during the "100 Deadliest Days," the period starting at Memorial Day when teen crash deaths historically climb. As the summer ...
Jun 1, 2016
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