Spring forward, fall back, this weekend marks Daylight Savings where we push our clocks ahead one hour. While many of us are welcoming of the Fall Time change where we gain an hour of sleep, tomorrow we lose an hour of sleep, and this has many consequences for drivers.
“According to a McMaster University study called “Sleep Deficit, Fatal Accidents and the Spring Shift to Daylight Savings Time,” traffic crashes during the Monday following the weekend of turning the clock ahead one hour increased by a significant 17 per cent compared to the average Monday. The researchers also noted that most of the collisions were occurring in the afternoon.” (Toronto Star, 2011)
Boredom of driving route, fatigue, lack of energy and tiredness are the main causes of this. To combat tiredness behind the wheel on Monday, it’s important to be well-rested and alert.
For more information on Daylight Savings, and ways in which you can stay alert, visit: “Beware the drive after Daylight Savings”
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