Why Distance Between Rest Areas Affects CMV Driver Fatigue in Kentucky
August 06,2018
A recent study at the University of Kentucky revealed an interesting correlation surrounding fatigue-related crashes involving over the road (OTR) commercial motor vehicle drivers. UK researchers found that the farther a drowsy trucker is from a rest area (such as a truck stop or weigh station), the greater the chance that he would be involved in an accident. Researchers analyzed Kentucky commercial motor vehicle crash ...
Over Half of Drug-Tested Drivers in Fatal Crashes Had Marijuana or Opiates in System
July 30,2018
Every car accident is a tragedy, especially when the accident results in severe injuries or death. Many of these crashes occur because of situations that could have been avoided, such as distracted driving or speeding. However, new research has shown that one of the most common causes of deadly car crashes could be driver drug use. Drug use impairs drivers' ability to operate vehicles safely, which raises the risk of deadl...
A Closer Look at Suggested Changes to Truckers’ Hours-Of-Service Rules
July 23,2018
Hours-of-Service (HOS) regulations dictate how long a truck driver can be on the road without a period of rest. The goal of HOS regulations is to prevent drivers from driving too long and becoming fatigued, a factor that contributes to 13 percent of commercial motor vehicle crashes. These are important safety measures for everyone on the road. However, hours-of-service regulations are designed by politicians, not truck ...
Study Suggests We Might Be Talking Too Much Behind the Wheel
July 17,2018
Most people already know that it isn’t wise to use a cell phone while driving. However, studies show that many people are continuing to engage in this behavior even though they know it isn’t safe. Studies also show that this behavior leads to decreased driver awareness and an increased incidence of accidents. Research on Conversation Behind the Wheel The journal Human Factors recently published a meta-analysis that e...
Take Fireworks Safety Seriously on Independence Day
June 25,2018
In 2018, the period of early June through the July 4 holiday has been designated National Fireworks Safety Month, The cause has also been taken up by organizations such as the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the National Safety Council (NSC), to name a few of the many, in hopes of educating those who use consumer fireworks about the dangers and injuries that are caused by careless behavior. Consumer firewo...
