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Drowsy Driving Dangerous, But a Third Still Do It, Survey Shows

Almost all drivers feel drowsy driving is dangerous, but nearly a third admitted to driving under drowsy conditions in a recent survey.
According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety‘s 2011 safety culture survey, 96 percent of drivers agree that driving while dangerous is unacceptable, but 32 percent say they had a hard time keeping their [...]

Are Older Patients Better Drivers After Surgery?

A new study shows older patients may drive more safely than younger folks after out-patient surgery and anesthesia care.
However, researchers also acknowledge the proficiency of older drivers may be better to begin with.
“With ambulatory surgical procedures becoming more common as well as the increased use of short acting anesthetics, our team recognized that patients may [...]

Delay in Treatment for Herniated Lumbar Disc Yields Poorer Results

Sooner is better than later when it comes to treatment  for patients with herniated lumbar disc symptoms, a new study shows.
Patients fare better if they have treatment within six months of the start of symptoms, rather than waiting after six months, researchers say. Symptoms include pain, function, general health, work status and patient satisfaction.
“Patients often [...]

SUVs, Pickups Less Deadly to Car Occupants in Crashes

Today’s SUVs and pickups pose far less risk to people in cars and minivans than previous generations, a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows.
Until recently, SUVs and pickups were more likely than cars or minivans of the same weight to be involved in crashes that killed occupants of other cars or [...]

4 Million in US Admit Drunk Driving

Adults drank too much and got behind the wheel about 112 million times in 2010, which amounts to almost 300,000 incidents of drinking and driving each day, according to a new study.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed data from the 2010 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey for this new study.
“The four million [...]

Driving Restrictions Help Prevent Deadly Crashes Among 16-Year-Olds

The use of stronger graduated driver licensing programs for 16- to 19-year old drivers in the U.S. that included restrictions on nighttime driving and allowed passengers were associated with a lower incidence of fatal crashes among 16-year old drivers, but a higher incidence among 18-year olds, according to a new study.
“Motor vehicle crashes are the [...]

Florida Campaign Aims to Prevent Drowsy Driving

Nearly 30 percent of American drivers have admitted to falling asleep at the wheel, according to a recent National Sleep Foundation poll, and more than half said they have driven while drowsy.
Maybe it’s happened to you. You end up at your destination and don’t even remember much of the drive. You jerk awake when you [...]

New Distracted Driving Law One Of Toughest In North America

Alberta is the eighth Canadian province to enact a distracted driving law but its new rules are among the most comprehensive in North America, not only prohibiting texting and the use of handheld cell phones, but also grooming and reading while driving.
The new Alberta distracted driving law goes into effect Sept. 1. The fine is [...]

Florida Highway Patrol Campaign Cracks Down On Drunk Driving

The Florida Highway Patrol is currently participating in the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign through Labor Day, joining thousands of other law enforcement and highway safety agencies across the nation to reduce the number of impaired drivers on Florida’s roadways in an effort to save lives.
“Drunk driving is simply not worth the [...]

Pets Are Dangerous Distraction To Drivers, Survey Shows

A new survey shows drivers not only love to bring their dogs in the car, but often engage in risky behaviors when man’s best friend is along for the ride.
Seventy-eight million dogs reside in more than 46 million U.S. households, according to the American Pet Products Association, and an increasing number of these furry companions [...]