People with sleep apnea are more likely to fail a driving simulator test and report nodding while driving, according to new research. The study was presented on April 12, at the Sleep and Breathing Conference in Berlin, organized by the European Respiratory Society and [...]
Was traffic noticeably slower on your morning commute? If so, blame daylight saving time. The “spring forward” is believed to cause a temporary spike in traffic incidents. A 1998 Canadian study found that auto accidents may increase as much as 17 percent immediately following the time [...]
The disturbing trend of people driving drowsy continues, according to a new report by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report is based on the largest survey ever to examine the topic of drowsy driving. The CDC found that 4.2 percent [...]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shed light on some unsettling trends involving our sleep. More than 35 percent of Americans get less than seven hours of sleep per night – and 1 in 20 has fallen asleep at the wheel [...]
You’re sleepy, but you’re intent on making it to your destination on time. So you keep driving. You fight to keep your eyes open. Suddenly you’re startled by a loud noise as your car begins to shake. Your eyes pop open as you realize [...]
