The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) declares November 3rd - 10th as Drowsy Driving Prevention Week this year. The NSF's goal is to expand awareness of and reduce the number of drivers who decide to drive without having adequate sleep. According to the NSF, drowsy drivers are responsible for more than 6,400 U.S. deaths annually. Sleep related crashes are most common in young … [Read more...]
Dangers Of Drowsy Driving
Alaskan drivers may want to learn more about the dangers of drowsy driving since many car accidents each year are associated with tired drivers. Unfortunately, there is no test to determine if someone is too sleepy to drive safely. It is difficult to measure accidents related to drowsy drivers as it is highly under reported. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates … [Read more...]
Cell Phones Distract Drivers
A report by the National Safety Council (NSC) documents the dangers of using a cell phone while driving. 38 states ban texting while driving and 16 states ban talking on mobile devices while operating a vehicle because cell phones distract drivers. Approximately 10 percent of drivers are using cell phones at any given time. How Frequently Are Drivers Using Cell Phones? In … [Read more...]
