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Top 3 mistakes teen drivers make
(HealthDay)—Speeding is the most common deadly mistake new teen drivers make, and parents don't do enough to help their children drive safely, traffic safety experts say.
Oct 20, 2016
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Police losing battle to get drivers to put down their phones
State troopers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, have been known to patrol in a tractor-trailer so they can sit up high and spot drivers texting behind the wheel.
Sep 2, 2016
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Most drivers admit angry, aggressive behavior or road rage
Nearly 8 of every 10 U.S. drivers admit expressing anger, aggression or road rage at least once in the previous year, according to a survey released Thursday by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The behavior could include ...
Jul 14, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
From happy to fuming in seconds
Why does a mild-mannered person flip out completely when they are cut off in traffic?
Jul 12, 2016
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How do drivers compensate for inattention?
A new QUT study will look at how people juggle driving while using their mobile phone, with research suggesting drivers try to compensate for their dangerous behaviour as a way to improve safety.
Jun 7, 2016
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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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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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Sleep disorders
Truck drivers who fail to adhere to sleep apnea treatment have higher crash rate
Truck drivers with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who failed to adhere to treatment had a rate of preventable crashes five times higher than that of truckers without the ailment, according to researchers from Harvard T.H. ...
Mar 21, 2016
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Independence and mobility key for older drivers, report finds
The majority of older drivers want to continue driving as long as they are able to safely, according to a report written by a University of Warwick academic.
Feb 19, 2016
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Addiction
Alcohol-impaired driving crimes spike immediately after drinking age
A new study led by a Northern Medical Program (NMP) researcher shows that alcohol-impaired driving crimes spike immediately after the minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) is reached, indicating that minimum legal drinking age ...
Feb 10, 2016
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