Drivers receive plenty of warning against getting behind the wheel while tired, but a recent study shows just how detrimental lack of sleep can be to traffic safety. Drivers who get less than four hours of sleep per night are 11.5 times more likely to crash than those who sleep for the recommended duration of […]
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Winter driving must become safer
An editorial from the Canadian Medical Association Journal calls for improving winter road maintenance and safety to decrease the number of deaths due to winter driving in Canada. The authors recommend: Improving road maintenance standards, and tailoring maintenance to local conditions. Government oversight of road service companies to ensure adherence to regulations. Legislation requiring […]
Pregnancy increases risk of serious traffic crashes
A new study of 507 262 women who gave birth in Ontario between 2006 and 2011 indicates that pregnant women are at greater risk of being involved in a car accident. During the 3 years before pregnancy, the group averaged 177 crashes per month, but during the second trimester of pregnancy, this rose to 252 […]
