Sleep-deprived driving

Omnitracs Releases Next-Generation Solution for Inattentive Driving

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Fleet management, Software, Automotive, Data management, Trucking, Technology, Logistics, Supply chain management, Transport, Road safety, Attention, Distracted driving, Sleep-deprived driving

Omnitracs , a Solera company, today announced the release of SmartSense for Inattentive Driving+, the next generation of SmartSense .

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Omnitracs , a Solera company, today announced the release of SmartSense for Inattentive Driving+, the next generation of SmartSense .
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210610005587/en/
Close Up - Inattentive Driving+ (Photo: Business Wire)
Distracted driving is a rapidly growing epidemic with 3,142 fatalities in distraction-affected crashes in 2019 a 9.9% increase from 2018.1 SmartSense for Inattentive Driving+ detects and proactively notifies drivers when they are distracted or drowsy, providing immediate in-cab feedback for fleets large and small.
SmartSense for Inattentive Driving+ addresses this problem head on using advanced technologies and analytics to keep our drivers safe and help all of us get home safely.
SmartSense for Inattentive Driving+ has helped us reduce both inattentive and drowsy driving.

New National Road Safety Foundation Film Dramatizes Dangers Of Driving While High

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Road safety, Traffic law, Attention, Distracted driving, Sleep-deprived driving, Driving under the influence, Human activities, Applied ethics, Ethics

NEW YORK, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- "A Puff Before Dying," a new short film from The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF), uses satire and puppetry to dramatize the dangers of driving while high on marijuana.

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NEW YORK, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- "A Puff Before Dying," a new short film from The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF), uses satire and puppetry to dramatize the dangers of driving while high on marijuana.
In its review, The Movie Buff says, " the satire shines through as a warning not to drive while high.
"Many teens wrongly think they can drive safely while high," said Michelle Anderson of The National Road Safety Foundation.
NRSF programs, which are free, deal with distracted driving, speed and aggression, impaired driving, drowsy driving, driver proficiency and pedestrian safety.

National Police Group Looking For Innovative Teaching About Safe Driving Behavior

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Monday, January 18, 2021

Transport, Land transport, Road safety, Law enforcement, School resource officer, Traffic law, Distracted driving, Human activities, Driving under the influence, Sleep-deprived driving, Defensive driving

HOOVER, Ala., Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) and The National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) are looking for innovative methods with which resource officers teach teens about safe driving.

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HOOVER, Ala., Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) and The National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) are looking for innovative methods with which resource officers teach teens about safe driving.
"The safe driving behavior that SROs encourage helps keep teens safe as they learn to drive and for the rest of their driving lifetime.
Innovative teaching methods by SROs help communicate memorable lifesaving messages, especially during the unique teaching challenges we face during the pandemic."
NRSF programs deal with distracted driving, speed and aggression, impaired driving, drowsy driving, driver proficiency and pedestrian safety.

National Road Safety Foundation Launches Drive2Life; Contest Invites Teens To Create TV Message About Dangers Of Drunk And Drugged Driving

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Monday, October 26, 2020

Land transport, Transport, Road safety, Occupational safety and health, Attention, Distracted driving, Defensive driving, Driving under the influence, Sleep-deprived driving, Worker road safety

That adds up to a toll of nearly 10,500 lives cut short every year, which is why The National Road Safety Foundation, a non-profit group, is today launching the annual Drive2Life PSA Contest with impaired driving as the theme.

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That adds up to a toll of nearly 10,500 lives cut short every year, which is why The National Road Safety Foundation, a non-profit group, is today launching the annual Drive2Life PSA Contest with impaired driving as the theme.
"We look forward to seeing creative ideas from young people to help call attention to this serious safety issue."
The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF), a non-profit organization, has for nearly 60 years created driver education and safe driving programs for free distribution to teachers, police, traffic safety agencies, youth advocacy groups and others.
NRSF has programs on distracted driving, speed and aggression, impaired driving, drowsy driving and other traffic safety issues.

Washington Auto Show, National Road Safety Foundation Invite Area Teens To Help Create TV Message About Dangers Of Speeding

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Transport, Land transport, Road safety, Traffic law, Road transport, Law enforcement, Road traffic management, Traffic collision, Distracted driving, Sleep-deprived driving, Speed limit, Driving under the influence

"Speeding is a major factor in crashes that results in thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of injuries every year," said Washington Auto Show Chairman John Ourisman.

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"Speeding is a major factor in crashes that results in thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of injuries every year," said Washington Auto Show Chairman John Ourisman.
All entrants will receive a free ticket to the Washington Auto Show at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that speed is a factor in 26 percent of all fatal traffic crashes.
NRSF programs, which are free, address distracted driving, speed and aggression, impaired driving, drowsy driving, driver proficiency and pedestrian safety.

National Road Safety Foundation Partners With SADD To Help Young Drivers Make This "The Safest Summer Ever"

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Thursday, June 4, 2020

Land transport, Transport, Road safety, Road transport, Driving under the influence, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Occupational safety and health, Defensive driving, Road traffic safety, Sleep-deprived driving, Road Safety Foundation, Worker road safety

SADD and The National Road Safety Foundation, a non-profit group, are mounting a massive social media campaign to call attention to a host of safe driving issues from distracted and drowsy driving to impaired and aggressive driving.

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SADD and The National Road Safety Foundation, a non-profit group, are mounting a massive social media campaign to call attention to a host of safe driving issues from distracted and drowsy driving to impaired and aggressive driving.
The campaign will have different safe driving messages posted on social media every day, with those posts amplified by shares and re-posts by SADD chapters and members nationwide.
"With an intensive social media initiative, we hope to make this the safest summer ever, not only for teens on the road, but for all drivers and passengers," said SADD President and CEO Rick Birt.
About The National Road Safety Foundation: For nearly 60 years, The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF), a non-profit organization, has created driver education programs for free distribution to teachers, police, traffic safety agencies, youth advocacy groups and others.

Distracted Driving Remains a Danger

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Transport, Road safety, Land transport, Road transport, Distracted driving, Distraction, Sleep-deprived driving, Driving under the influence, Text messaging, Work-related road safety in the United States, Texting while driving

During that limited amount of driving, we still run the risk of being in a crash, especially as a result of driving while distracted.

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During that limited amount of driving, we still run the risk of being in a crash, especially as a result of driving while distracted.
Texting or talking, even with a hands-free device, creates a cognitive distraction, taking concentration off the main task at hand --- driving.
The National Road Safety Foundation has brief videos about distracted driving that can be viewed or downloaded at no charge from http://www.nrsf.org/programs/distracted-driving .
The National Road Safety Foundation, Inc.,a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization founded nearly 60 years ago, produces traffic safety programs on distracted driving, speed and aggression, impaired driving, drowsy driving, driver proficiency, pedestrian safety and a host of other safety issues.

Concern raised over fatally injured fatigued drivers who also tested positive for drugs

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Monday, March 9, 2020

Neurochemistry, Drugs, Psychoactive drugs, GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Psychopharmacology, Stimulant, Depressant, Sleep-deprived driving, Alcohol, Effects of fatigue on safety, Narcotic

Data from TIRFs National Fatality Database are included to describe trends in driver fatigue among fatally injured victims, and the characteristics of fatigued drivers dying in road crashes.

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Data from TIRFs National Fatality Database are included to describe trends in driver fatigue among fatally injured victims, and the characteristics of fatigued drivers dying in road crashes.
Of concern, 40.8% of fatally injured fatigued drivers tested positive for drugs, and 22.2% of these drivers tested positive for alcohol.
In addition, results showing more than 40% of fatally injured fatigued drivers also tested positive for marijuana, CNS depressants, CNS stimulants and narcotic analgesics are concerning.
Additionally, the data suggest four out of ten fatally injured drivers who were fatigued also tested positive for drugs demonstrating a crucial need for further monitoring of this issue.

Super 8 by Wyndham #JourneySafe Campaign Seeks to Curb Drowsy Driving

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Sleep-deprived driving, eMail

"As travelers' companion on the road, Super 8 takes pride in always being there for road warriors who are ready to pull over and get some much needed sleep," said Mike Mueller, Super 8 by Wyndham brand president.

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"As travelers' companion on the road, Super 8 takes pride in always being there for road warriors who are ready to pull over and get some much needed sleep," said Mike Mueller, Super 8 by Wyndham brand president.
"Drowsy driving is completely preventable and it's our hope that, through this campaign, we'll help not only raise awareness, but encourage drivers to take action as soon as they notice the signs."
The video is part of a broader digital campaign spanning email, web, display, mobile, and social.
To learn more about Super 8 by Wyndham's #JourneySafe campaign, or to take the pledge and become an advocate, visit www.super8.com/journeysafe .

SUNY Students Invited To Create Videos On Dangers Of Drowsy Driving

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

New York State Education Department, Road safety, State University of New York, Sleep-deprived driving, Distracted driving, Cortland, Binghamton, New York

Drowsy driving can be just as deadly as drunk, drugged or distracted driving, and college students have a higher risk of falling asleep behind the wheel.

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Drowsy driving can be just as deadly as drunk, drugged or distracted driving, and college students have a higher risk of falling asleep behind the wheel.
The contest, open to students at the State University of New York (SUNY) campuses at Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Cortland, Oneonta and Stony Brook, invites them to submit 25-second videos that raise awareness about the dangers of driving drowsy.
"Drowsy driving is not as widely discussed as impaired or distracted driving, which is why student videos will be helpful to call attention to this serious issue that impacts us all."
The winning videos will receive wide viewership via social media and also on TV stations throughout New York State and nationwide.