Drowsy driving is something that truckers in California have to contend with, sometimes on a daily basis if they do not achieve long and restful sleep. The following are a few tips that truckers can take to heart the next time they feel themselves becoming sleepy. It...
Month: February 2020
Is it time to review your car insurance policy?
For many things in life, you and other California residents likely have a set-it-and-forget-it attitude. For example, you know that you need to have automobile insurance, but you may not think about it much beyond paying your premiums when they come due. However, if...
U.S. no longer leader in car safety rating systems, says report
Since the 1990s when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration developed its five-star car safety rating system, there have undoubtedly been improvements in the automotive industry. Automakers have been prompted to build safer vehicles so as to attain a four-...
Sleep apnea heightens truck accident risk
An estimated 35% of truckers in California and throughout the U.S. suffer from a sleep disorder known as sleep apnea. Apnea means "without breath," and it can occur in one of two ways. In central sleep apnea, the brain may fail to send signals to the muscles that...