Every year, daylight saving time (DST) prompts concerns about drowsy driving and increased accident risks. The common belief is that losing an hour of sleep leaves drivers sluggish, making roads more dangerous. However, driving behavior data from mobility analytics company Arity, founded by Allstate in 2016, suggests the reality may be more nuanced.
One of the key indicators of driver risk is hard braking, which often signals a driver reacting suddenly to avoid a collision. Arity analyzed three years of data and found that hard braking rates remained largely consistent in the week following the spring time change.
“Nationwide, hard
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