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By ignoring hours-of-service rules, truck and bus drivers put you at risk

By ignoring hours-of-service rules, truck and bus drivers put you at risk

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, each year driver fatigue is the direct cause of an estimated 100,000 auto accidents, resulting in 71,000 injuries and 1,550 deaths. And that is a conservative estimate. While drowsy driving is always dangerous, drowsy driving on the part of a truck driver or bus driver can be…

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Fatigued driving puts Ohio motorists at risk

Fatigued driving puts Ohio motorists at risk

Most drivers in Ohio understand that drunk driving is irresponsible and puts people’s lives at risk, but perhaps fewer people are aware of just how quickly drowsy driving can lead to an accident. Like distracted driving, driver fatigue can be as dangerous as driving while impaired by alcohol. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…

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