#CAR SAFETY

[feminist-space]

"And while drivers may be aware when they are drowsy, they often don’t realize just how sleepy they are, according to 2023 AAA Foundation research. Three-quarters of drivers who thought they were only mildly tired were, in fact, moderately or severely sleepy. And even when drivers realized they were fatigued, 75% decided to keep driving rather than take a break.

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Drowsy drivers were involved in 91,000 police-reported crashes in 2017. These incidents resulted in injuries for an estimated 50,000 people and killed nearly 800.

Occasionally, these tragedies make the news, such as when a commercial truck driver who’d been awake for more than 28 hours crashed into a limo that held comedians Tracy Morgan and James “Jimmy Mack” McNair, resulting in the latter’s death.

But many accidents involving tired drivers aren’t publicized, and the actual number is likely much higher than official reports show.

Unlike drunk driving, where blood alcohol concentration (BAC) can be measured, drowsy driving crash statistics rely on interviews with drivers who may not realize or admit they were sleepy and reports from crash investigators who look for clues to help determine the cause.

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Indeed, a 2018 survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety indicates that the percentage of crashes involving drowsy drivers is nearly eight times higher than federal estimates.

A prior study by the same foundation found that there were more than 6,000 crashes per year involving a fatigued driver that resulted in at least one death and that more than one in five fatal car crashes involved a drowsy driver.

That means drowsy driving ranks nearly as high as drunk driving on the list of reasons for crashes. About 31% of all traffic crash fatalities in the U.S. involve drunk drivers."

Read the full article here: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-news/drowsy-driving-is-a-factor-in-21-percent-of-fatal-crashes

[allthecanadianpolitics]

Chrysler parent Stellantis said Saturday it is recalling 1.46 million vehicles worldwide due to a software malfunction in the anti-lock brake system that can increase the risk of a crash. The recall includes nearly 1.23 million Ram 1500 trucks from the 2019 and 2021-2024 model years in the United States, as well as about 159,000 vehicles in Canada, 13,000 in Mexico and 61,000 outside North America. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said a software malfunction may result in the anti-lock brake system control module disabling the electronic stability control system. The issue means the vehicles do not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard on electric stability control systems.

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[6feetinahole-blog]

Started watching xmen because deadpool&wolverine got me hooked

WHY DID THEY MAKE HIM GO SO FAR OUT THE GOD DAMN WINDOW

Wear your fucking seat belt I guess omg

[whydidisavethistomyphone]

Police, I would like to report a murder.

[garfield-ontherun]

safety first!

[heardatmedschool]

“Seatbelts save lifes, but they fracture sternums.”

[stone-cold-groove]

He was playing with the door handle...

[musicalislife]

Car safety with Käärijä

(Video from his instagram story 2023.06.29.)

[miamaimania]

Winter's Silent Seekers: A Gentle Reminder to Share the Warmth Safely

[lavender-eyed-lies]

Sharing this petition, every year kids get run over because car manufacturers ignore the blind spot in their large vehicle designs, up to 8 small children in a row can sit in this blind spot which makes things unsafe for everyone, including the drivers!

Please consider signing the petition, it's free and they're nearly at the goal!

[nemesis-dreamer]

Seatbelts save lives

Wear your goddamn seatbelt

This has been a PSA after a car accident

[got-the-cool-shoeshine]

They're a dysfunctional family.

[tears-that-heal]

Yes, making it crystal clear for the young peeps to fully understand! 😂 Haha

[thriftrescue]

found a 1989 "Valentine's Week" can of Pepsi while digging in storage. note the NARROW hole - also that logo still feels kinda "new" to me

BUCKLE UP Your Valentine

NPSA

"National Passenger [Safety Association]"

'guess the advice still fits

[factoidfactory]

Random Fact #6,502

If you're reading (e.g. a map or written directions) while driving you're 3 times more likely to have a deadly crash.

[jhsharman]

car safety

Typewriter is converted into a computer -- one whose screen protrudes forward. There is an anachronism in Mr. Weatherbee's comment -- seat belts cost extra.

And shoulder straps aren't automatic.

Hm. They gave Miss Phlips a longer skirt.

I am a little bit confused. School property but for Miss Haggly's personal use? There is a corruption scandal here.