Daylight Savings Time is back this weekend — and it's being linked to a greater risk of crashes on the road.
British Columbians will be changing their clocks and "springing forward" this weekend — but a B.C. organization is warning the move can increase crashes.
According to Road Safety at Work, the switch to Daylight Saving Time could lead to more fatigued drivers and a greater risk of crashes on B.C. roads. Road Safety at Work is managed by the Justice Institute of British Columbia and funded by WorkSafeBC. “Fatigue is a type of impairment that reduces mental and physical performance,” says Trace Acres, program director for Road Safety at Work, in a press release. “Research shows it’s a contributing factor in about 20 per cent of crashes.”“Reacting a fraction of a second faster or slower can be the difference between a near-miss and a serious, costly crash,” Acres says, noting drivers are less able to judge distance, speed and time.
"Whether you drive for several hours each day or just a few minutes, there is plenty you can do to improve your own safety and help make sure you’re not involved in a crash because of fatigue,” says Acres. According to ICBC, there were 576,923 vehicles insured for business use in B.C in 2021. Vehicles that are insured for pleasure can still be used for business up to six days per month. For work drivers, these additional tips apply:
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