The Most Dangerous Hour to Drive After the Time Change Is During the Evening Commute
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The most dangerous hour to drive after the time change is during the evening commute
The end of daylight saving time means the evening commute is suddenly happening in the dark — and AAA Northeast says that can make the 5 to 6 p.m. hour especially dangerous for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. Dr. Ali Raja, chair of emergency medicine at Mass General Brigham, says drivers need to adjust quickly to the earlier darkness.
New York City ended Daylight Saving Time in the early hours of November 1st, with clocks turning back one hour, resulting in earlier nightfall. As sunset coincides with rush hour and school dismissal times, the Department of Transportation reminds the public that evenings during the fall and winter are a higher risk period for pedestrian traffic accidents, with the elderly and school children requiring particular attention to safety.
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