Week of November 13, 2023
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Drive Safely in Wintery Conditions
Safety & HealthFewer daylight hours, snowy or icy conditions, limited visibility – these are some of the hazards drivers can encounter during the winter.
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Colorado Father Shares Message About Distracted Driving with Students After Daughter's Death
CBS NewsOne father is sharing an important message with students about distracted driving. Joel Feldman's daughter Casey was killed by a distracted driver 14 years ago when she was just 21 years old.
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Less Driving but More Deaths: Spike in Traffic Fatalities Puzzles Lawmakers
StatelinePeople are driving fewer miles than they were in 2019, but more are dying on roadways.
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A Tough Question: When Should an Older Driver Stop Driving?
Harvard HealthBe alert to red flags suggesting that a family member – or you –– should consider hanging up the keys.
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NSC Analysis: More Than 500 People May Die in Preventable Traffic Crashes Over Thanksgiving
CisionOver the holiday period in 2020, 36% of fatalities involved an alcohol-impaired driver.
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Report: Narrow Traffic Lanes Improve Safety
PlanetizenNarrowing lanes can improve road safety and reclaim space for other uses.
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Taller Cars and Trucks are More Dangerous for Pedestrians, According to Crash Data
NPRVehicles with higher front ends and blunt profiles are 45% more likely to cause fatalities in crashes with pedestrians than smaller cars and trucks, according to new research published Tuesday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
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Crash Responder Safety Week Serves as Reminder to Follow Emergency Response Guides
Repairer Driven NewsThe annual awareness week is meant to serve as a reminder to the public of Move Over laws and Traffic Incident Management responder training for all professionals who work traffic incidents.
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More People Are Watching Videos on Their Phones While Driving. Often, It’s Perfectly Legal.
ViceCyclists and pedestrians are reporting a rise in distracted driving. The phenomenon is both real and legal in many states.
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More Cities Are Banning Right-on-Red Turns—Here's Why
Mental FlossCritics argue that pedestrian safety is being compromised by the practice.
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What to Do When Driving Skills Decline
Harvard HealthEventually, driving can become unsafe for an older driver, their passengers, and others on the road. If you notice a decline in driving abilities in a loved one, or in yourself, what's the best way to handle this?
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The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority Launches Safe Driving Campaign
Daily News-RecordNearly half of Virginia’s marijuana consumers report not always having a plan for a sober ride, according to a news release by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority.