There are plenty of large commercial trucks traveling through the state of Kentucky. These vehicles pose a higher risk of serious injury in the event of an accident than crashes involving only traditional passenger vehicles. According to the Federal Motor...
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Imagine driving a family sedan on the highway one morning when you encounter an accident up ahead that’s blocking one lane. As you slow to safely pass through the scene, you notice a gravel truck in your rear-view mirror. You...
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Truck drivers with sleep apnea need treatment to drive safely While federal regulations do not specifically address sleep apnea, they do state that a person with a condition likely to interfere with their ability to drive safely cannot be medically...
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Sleep apnea can cause problems when we’re awake. The inability to sleep soundly without interruption can make you drowsy and fatigued. Someone with sleep apnea may find their cognitive functioning during the day to be diminished. Professional drivers have to...
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Risk factors for sleep apnea Both men and women of all ages can suffer from sleep apnea, but there are some risk factors that make it more likely. Truck drivers can have a family history of sleep apnea, might be...
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