Tag Archives: drowsy driving
Severe Sleep Apnea Causes Fatal NYC Train Accident
With gas prices on the rise, more and more New Yorkers are relying on public transportation to get around. But how safe are NYC’s trains and subways? Are you at risk of being injured? On Monday, April 7, 2014, an Amtrak train derailed while attempting a sharp turn at a high speed — the train […]
At Home and on the Road: The Need for Change
We talked before about the danger of driving when tired and the number of people killed each year by fatigued truck drivers. Despite changes made by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), drivers are still tired, and the death toll marches on. In February of this year, Jadin Bell, a 15-year-old La Grande, Oregon […]
Drowsy Driving Is Impaired Driving
Whether your vehicle of choice is a car or truck, when your head starts to bob, you are dangerously impaired. And while you know what being tired feels like, knowing the factors that contribute to drowsy driving may save your life. This summer, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) revised hours of service (HOS) […]
