Daylight Saving Time: More Traffic Accidents And Other Risks

Insurance companies are reminding consumers to take certain precautions this year. Daylight Saving Time causes many of us to grumble about losing an hour of sleep, but this year, insurers used the date to remind consumers of other potential risks. They are hoping people will take certain precautions to keep themselves, their families and their properties safe. Moving clocks ahead can come with greater hazards on the roads from sleep deprived drivers. Just one hour’s difference from Daylight Saving Time causes traffic accidents to spike every year at this time. It takes only an hour of sleep deprivation and drivers’ alertness and reaction time can be compromised. With the speed and amount of traffic on today’s roadways, particularly at rush hour, every bit of sacrificed attention adds to the risk of collisions.