Take Extra Caution on the Roads After "Springing Forward"

I’m Brian Ricci, a
car crash lawyer in Greenville, NC. The lost hour of sleep when we "spring forward"
can cause more difficulties than arriving late to church on Sunday morning.
Residents of Greenville, and the greater Pitt County area, need to be
aware of the greater risks of driving in the week following the start
of Daylight Savings Time. Those most at risk for increased accidents,
teenagers and older folks, are advised to get additional rest once DST
begins, and for the entire week following. Research has shown that getting
four to five hours of sleep can also lead to impaired driving, and causes
the same level of impairment as driving under the influence of alcohol.
Additionally, when we drive tired, it becomes easier to be distracted.
Keep safety in mind after turning clocks forward and get some extra sleep
to avoid a car crash or other accident.

It has been reported in Greenville, NC, and elsewhere, that research has
proven crashes increase during the days immediately following the beginning
of Daylight Savings. For at least a week after turning our clocks ahead
one hour, drivers in Pitt County need to exercise extra caution both in
their own driving and their awareness of other drivers. Do not rely upon
caffeine or other stimulants to maintain alertness while driving, instead,
get more rest and get some extra sleep.

Safe drivers are alert and aware of the other cars on the road, they exercise
caution, follow all traffic laws, and maintain the speed limit always.
Excessive tiredness can cause even the safest of drivers to make mistakes
and use poor judgment. A temporary lapse in judgment is enough to change
your life forever. Extra rest will help you to maintain the necessary
alertness that you need to be a safe driver, and will help you to be aware
of the other drivers on the road who may be sleep deprived and driving
in an unsafe manner. Conscientious drivers know not to get behind the
wheel if they are not feeling completely awake and alert.

Planning ahead and getting the necessary amount of sleep to function well
is easy to do, and very much worth the effort. Safe driving is something
to strive for every day of the year, here in Greenville, or wherever you
may travel. Following the advice of local officials by getting some extra
rest will help to keep our Greenville roads safe and free from accidents.
Daylight Savings Time does have many benefits, especially with light extending
later into the evenings, giving us the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful
outdoors and spend time with friends and family in the natural wonder
of Pitt County.

Greenville, NC Ruptured Disc Attorneys

I’m
Brian Ricci, a Personal Injury Lawyer in Greenville, NC. If you have suffered a personal
injury, please call me anytime at
(252) 752-7785 or
(888) 484-6881. Let’s go over the details of your accident case over the phone
and see how best to proceed.

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