Drivers have to be prepared for the responsibility of operating a vehicle. When they are fatigued, they can make decisions that put themselves and others at risk. This is never acceptable, especially because drowsy driving is preventable.
Schools starting later may help teens stay safe on the road
Teenagers run a higher risk for distracted driving and other unsafe behavior on the road the earlier that school starts. This was the conclusion of a study published by the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, and it echoes that of other studies and even the findings of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. North Carolina residents will want to know more.
Driving tips that help truckers avoid fatigue
Driving a commercial motor vehicle in North Carolina comes with a lot of safety risks. While it may seem relatively innocent, drowsiness is among the most dangerous for commercial drivers. Unlike other risks, though, drowsiness can be averted; in fact, if one does not take steps to avert it, then one can be considered negligent. The following tips can help truckers avoid becoming a hazard in this way.
NHTSA's car safety rating system may need changing
North Carolina residents who rely on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's five-star rating system to determine if a vehicle is safe may be misled. A report released in October 2019 states that the federal government is lagging behind other countries in its crash testing.
Trucker sleep apnea increases crash risk
According to traffic safety experts, drowsy driving is a major problem on roads in North Carolina and nationwide. Sleep apnea is one of the reasons drivers aren't getting enough rest, and research shows that truckers are up to 11 times more likely to suffer from it.
