Getting a good night’s sleep is important not only for your health and mental functioning, but also for your safety. As we have previously written, drowsy driving is a contributing factor in many car and truck accidents. Millions of Americans struggle …
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Funeral processions have long been one of the customs that Americans use to mourn the recently deceased. After a funeral, it is common to see a long line of cars driving slowly from the church to the cemetery to be …
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There are different “hot topics” in every realm of public debate. When it comes to the world of traffic, infrastructure is a current issue. There many people that support and oppose the theory that the highway infrastructure in the United …
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Traffic can make it extremely difficult for motorists to get around in Illinois. The lengthy delays often make it necessary for drivers to plan extra time to get to their destinations. They know they need to remain alert while behind …
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Through relentless media stories and state safety campaigns, drivers in Illinois and across the nation have been made painfully aware of the dangers of distracted driving. As a result of this media blitz, many drivers have taken steps to minimize …
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Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration asked pharmaceutical companies to lower the dosages of sleeping pills such as Ambien and Edluar because of reports that people were getting behind the wheel of their cars in the morning …
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The drawn-out wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have left a generation of returning veterans with physical disabilities, psychological trauma and general difficulty returning to civilian life. Some struggles such as the loss of a limb are visible. But even vets …
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Since 2005, Americans have been benefitting from continuous annual decreases in motor vehicle accident fatalities. Between 2005 and 2011, crash deaths on U.S. roads declined by approximately 26 percent. Can we continue this positive pattern, or must all good things …
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When constructing buildings, green spaces and vehicles, American engineers should always strive to consider the most vulnerable among us. While floors strewn in inches of tiny pebbles may serve older kids well in a playground setting, babies are prone to …
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Distracted driving is a huge problem in Chicago and throughout the state. Despite laws against texting or using a handheld cellphone while driving, these distractions are still responsible for countless car accidents and injuries. But it is important to remember …
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