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2013

Automobile driving

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Study Of Seat-Belt Usage In Nevada & Driver's Performance, Atul Sancheti Dec 2013

Study Of Seat-Belt Usage In Nevada & Driver's Performance, Atul Sancheti

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According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), motor vehicle incidents has been reported to be the leading cause of the accidental deaths in the United States accounting for more than 42,000 deaths every year. Distracted driving and Driving under influence (DUI) are the major contributors to these roadway crashes. Moreover, drivers fatigue and drowsiness behind the wheel is another important factor contributing to the high fatality rate. These factors results in significant decline in the driver's abilities of perception, recognition and vehicle control.

It has also been reported by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that about 292,471 …