The Probable Cause of Cindy B Maritime Accident Is Sleep-Related
The National Transportation Safety Board published its accident report on the contact of Cindy B tow with a dock in Oregon.
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Drivers with Shift Work Sleep Disorder 3x More Likely to Be in Crash
The analysis was based on data collected from a real-world driving study for the second Strategic Highway Research Program established by the US Congress.
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