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US highway deaths fall in 2018 for second straight year
The U.S. government's road safety agency says traffic deaths fell by a small amount for the second straight year.
Oct 22, 2019
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6 things bicyclists can do to keep out of emergency rooms
Defensive driving isn't just a concept reserved for automobile drivers.
Aug 06, 2019
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Distracted driving more frequent among millennial than older parents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nine people are killed and more than 1,000 injured each day in incidents involving a distracted driver. Texting while driving is a modern safety crisis associated ...
May 13, 2019
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Still too many highway deaths tied to speeding
(HealthDay)—Speeding is a factor in nearly one-third of U.S. traffic deaths, but doesn't get enough attention as a traffic safety issue, a new Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) report says.
Jan 17, 2019
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Health professionals have role in warning about impaired driving
(HealthDay)—Physicians, pharmacists, and public health officials play an important role in educating individuals about the risks of impaired driving caused by marijuana or opioids, according to a report from the Governors ...
Aug 16, 2018
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The perils of nostalgia: Older motorcyclists most likely to die in crashes
When Ron Havens takes a road trip on his Honda Gold Wing motorcycle, he sees a lot of riders like himself - guys over 60 who rode when they were young and are back at it now that they're retired.
Oct 26, 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 05, 2017
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US pedestrian deaths surged to record levels in 2016
(HealthDay)—For the second straight year, U.S. pedestrian deaths are setting alarming new records.
Mar 30, 2017
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Celebrate the holidays, but not while drinking and driving
(HealthDay)—During the holidays, cocktails, eggnog and wine are always flowing, and the danger of serious or deadly car accidents soars.
Dec 22, 2016
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As states raise speed limits, road deaths rise, report finds
(HealthDay)—Increasing speed limits may be to blame for an increase in road deaths on America's highways and byways, a new study suggests.
Apr 12, 2016
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