Drunk Driving Accident Rates Lowered by Ride-Sharing Services : Study
A new study likes the use of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft to a decrease in drunk driving rates.
Tag Archives: Impaired Driving
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Drunk and Drugged Driving Car Crashes Soar in December Amid the Holidays
A new report warns that driving under the influence of certain prescription drugs can be just as deadly as drunk driving, with car crash fatalities from drugged and drunk driving…
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NHTSA Launches “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Labor Day Campaign
The NHTSA has launched its annual anti-drunk driving campaign ahead of the Labor Day weekend.
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Uber, Lyft and Similar Services Are Decreasing Alcohol-Related Vehicle Injuries Among Young People: Study
A new study confirms that rideshare services like Uber and Lyft appear to be decreasing the rate of drunk driving injuries and arrests; particularly among younger people.
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Motor Vehicle Accidents Resulted in 36K Deaths in 2019, Representing Lowest Rate Since 2014
A new report finds traffic fatalities decreased in 2019 for the third year in a row, with decreases in deaths across numerous categories.
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Car Crash Risk Increases Shortly After Daylight Saving Time Changes: Study
A new study links Daylight Savings Time clock adjustments to an increase in fatal auto accidents.
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Marijuana Impairs Driving Long After High Has Worn Off: Study
Regular marijuana users may be driving impaired even when they are not high, according to the findings of a new study.
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Millions of Americans Driving While Under Influence of Marijuana: CDC
A new study finds that millions of Americans are driving under the influence of marijuana, contributing to auto accident statistics.
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One-Third of Deaths in Alcohol-Related Accidents Involved Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders
A new study finds that fatal drunk driving accidents often involve repeat offenders, and recommend individualizing strategies to deal with them.
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Nearly Half Of All Americans Drive While Drowsy, Survey Finds
A new survey finds half of U.S. drivers say they drive while drowsy; a leading contributor to auto accidents.
