Health
Young drivers don't see dangers of driving tired
Drivers are more likely to get behind the wheel drowsy than drunk despite it being just as dangerous, and the worst offenders are those under 30, a QUT study has found.
Oct 14, 2015
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Attitudes towards cyclists hinges on fellow motorists
A Perth psychologist has delved into the testy relationship between motorists and cyclists, determining drivers are more likely to be unpleasant to bike riders if they think fellow motorists are behaving aggressively towards ...
Sep 15, 2015
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Do you know the signs of being too sleepy to drive?
Drivers with tired eyes are three times more likely to cross the centre line, according to QUT research, which has pinpointed four eye symptoms to help drivers recognise the signs they are too sleepy to get behind the wheel.
Sep 15, 2015
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Middle-aged drivers admit to using cellphones while driving, even with children in the car
A new study published in Journal of Transport & Health reveals that middle-aged drivers are at higher risk of crashes because they use their cellphone regularly while driving. The research reveals that most drivers admit ...
Aug 20, 2015
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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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Many new teen drivers 'crash' in simulated driving task
(HealthDay)—Around four in 10 newly licensed teen drivers "crashed" in a simulated driving test, suggesting that many adolescents lack the skills they need to stay safe on the road, according to a new study.
Jul 3, 2015
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License plate decals don't seem to curb learner driver crash rates
The use of license plate decals for drivers with learner permits doesn't seem to have reduced their crash rate in New Jersey, the first US state to introduce the regulation, finds research published online in the journal ...
Jun 29, 2015
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Addiction
Researchers study how marijuana impacts driving
A new study conducted at the University of Iowa's National Advanced Driving Simulator has found drivers who use alcohol and marijuana together weave more on a virtual roadway than drivers who use either substance independently. ...
Jun 24, 2015
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Driving with the wrong music genre can be deadly, according to new book
Brodsky maintains that choice of music can have a major influence on driving, and, in some circumstances, lead to serious and even fatal outcomes. In fact, the National Higway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that ...
Jun 23, 2015
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Workplace intervention boosts health for truck drivers
A QUT-led workplace intervention program which saw a 15 per cent drop in drivers self-reporting their BMI as obese, has helped truckies eat healthier, exercise more and lose weight.
Jun 16, 2015
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