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Daylight saving can create driver fatigue and hazards on the road, says expert

October 30, 2023 sarah JonasExpert Pitch

As clocks “fall back” and daylight saving time ends, many Americans will be driving longer at night which could translate to more driver fatigue and hazards on the road, says Virginia Tech Transportation Institute expert Matt Camden. Camden says that any time change can exacerbate drowsiness and your body may need a few days to adjust accordingly.

Daylight saving time change can enhance driver fatigue, drowsy driving

March 5, 2020 sarah JonasExpert Pitch

As most Americans get ready to push their clocks forward for daylight saving time, it’s also a time for commuters that can translate to more driver fatigue and hazards on the road, says Virginia Tech Transportation Institute expert Jeff Hickman.…

New year’s resolution: Wait until spring

December 18, 2019 sarah JonasFeature Expert

Winter is dark. It’s exhausting. It has also features the flu, colds and a tendency to stay indoors. So is Jan. 1 really a good time for resolutions? WashU’s Tim Bono has a better idea: Wait a few months.