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    Safe Driving Tips as Daylight Saving Time Ends

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    Updated on 22 November, 2020
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    Dr. Alina Fong

    Safe Driving Tips as Daylight Saving Time Ends

    It is that time of year, time to set back your clocks by an hour. The end of daylight savings time is a time of year that many people look forward to for that extra hour of sleep. This one-hour change can have some negative impacts when it comes to driving safety.

    It’s easy to think that with an additional hour of sleep, drivers would be more alert and aware of their surroundings, especially when compared to when we spring forward an hour in March.

    It is important that as we switch our time, we switch our mindset, driving safely should be a priority regardless of the season. Car accidents are in the top five causes of traumatic brain injury, including mild traumatic brain injury or a concussion.

    Tips For Driving in the Dark

    It is important that you drive safely in the dark, and it brings a whole new set of concerns when we add in time changes.

    1. Before you pull out of the driveway, ensure your headlights and brake lights are functioning properly so you can see and be seen while driving on the road when it’s dark.
    2. Allow yourself additional time for traveling as the fall and winter months approach. The seasons bring rain, snow, and ice that require more focus on the road.
    3. Approach all crosswalks, intersections, and transit stops with caution because it will be harder to see pedestrians and cyclists.
    4. Follow the speed limits and adjust your speed accordingly to weather conditions.
    5. Maintain a safe following distance so you’re prepared to react under any situation while driving.
    6. Don’t drive distracted, this should be followed regardless the time of the year. Driving while distracted with limited visibility and/or in poor weather conditions can cause serious injury or even death.

    Tips to Prepare Your Vehicle

    1. Top off the windshield wiper fluid and replace the wiper blades. This will ensure your windshield is free of debris that could block your view while driving in the fall/winter months. Wiper blades should actually be replaced every six months to maintain optimum visibility while driving.
    2. Restock your car safety kit with winter-related items like blankets and/or heat packets. If you don’t have a car kit already, you can purchase or create a car kit yourself.
    3. Have your vehicle inspected (wheel check, oil changes, filter changes) and tuned up before the winter weather hits to minimize your chance of becoming stranded on the road.
    4. Consider getting winter tires. Winter tires provide more traction and help to handle freezing temperatures better than the all-season tires.
    Cognitive FX can see how setting back the clock may be a great opportunity to stay up late, but, the time change can impact the quality of your sleep and your body’s internal clock. Whether you’re driving, cycling or walking, take advantage of the extra hour, to get a good night’s rest and be more proactive on the road as the days are shorter in the holiday season.

    How to Help the New Driver in Your Home Stay Safe

    How to Help the New Driver in Your Home Stay Safe

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    To Sleep or to Drive – Driving Drowsy Prevention Week 2017

    To Sleep or to Drive? – Driving Drowsy Prevention Week 2017

    Drowsy driving prevention focuses on "Stay alert, arrive alive." The national sleep foundation is helping to raise awareness of drowsy driving and the risks of driving when you are tired. 

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    The Cost of Distracted Driving Commit to Focus on Driving

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    When it comes to multitasking, we all think we’re great at it, but really only about 2% of people can successfully multitask, according to Psychology Today. Even if you think you MIGHT be one of...

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    This week is Child Passenger Safety Week, and we want to share more about ways to keep your kids safe in the car.  Car seats and boosters protect infants and children in a car accident, yet car...

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    Traumatic Brain Injury and Car Accidents

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    Out of all of the injuries a person can suffer in an automobile accident, brain injuries are probably one of the worst. The consequences of a brain injury are often severe and long-term. Brain...

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    What to do when concussion symptoms last a long time

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    Currently, many doctors and other medical professionals tell their patients that the majority of people who have a concussion will recover in a short amount of time (under a month). However, new...

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