Distracted driving encompasses a range of activities that take a driver’s attention away from the primary task of operating a vehicle. Activities like texting and adjusting the radio are distractions that can have severe consequences for pedestrians. One of the most...
Month: November 2023
How can a lack of sleep affect a driver?
Have you ever gotten into your vehicle first thing in the morning while you were still half asleep? Or have you ever been driving home late at night and had to pull over for a coffee or let down the window to try and wake up? If you have, you are not alone. Everyone...
Is it safe to walk in Vegas?
Motor vehicular accidents involving pedestrians are happening at an alarming rate, especially in densely populated urban areas. In fact, every day 20 pedestrians die because of moving vehicles. Las Vegas is one of the most popular tourist destinations, not only in the...
The role of distraction in medical errors
Doctors and nurses need to get things right. They need to administer the correct dosages of drugs, operate on the correct limb, and so on. Paying full attention to what they are doing will increase the chance they do get it right. Unfortunately, research shows they...