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Study: Fatigue-Related Crashes More Likely Farther From Rest Stops

Fatigue-related crashes were more likely to occur when rest areas were 20 miles or more from the crash site. Photo from NIOSH. Rest areas are a welcome sight on a long-distance road trip. For commercial truck drivers in need of …

Researchers Sound Alarm on the Role Fatigue Plays in Crashes

Get more sleep. Have another cup of coffee before driving to school or work. It could save a life. A 100-car “naturalistic” driving study conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute says that fatigue is a cause of 20 percent …