What race is involved in the most car accidents?

What race is involved in the most car accidents?

The overwhelming majority of the 27,348 drivers killed in 2006 were White (17,220), followed by African-Americans and Hispanics (2,704 and 2,681, respectively). “In 2006, American Indians experienced the highest fatality rate per 100,000 population – 31.17.” *Total includes 6,707 other and unknown races.

Who is most likely to to be involved in an alcohol related traffic accident?

Young people: At all levels of blood alcohol concentration (BAC), the risk of being involved in a crash is greater for young people than for older people. Among drivers with BAC levels of 0.08% or higher involved in fatal crashes in 2016, nearly three in 10 were between 25 and 34 years of age (27%).

What time are most drunk drivers on the road?

Impaired drivers are most frequently on the road after dark – particularly between the hours of midnight and 3 a.m. on weekends.

Is it better to travel at night or day?

Driving at night is a lot riskier than driving in the daytime. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, you’re three times more likely to have a fatal accident at night than during the day.

How do you reduce glare when driving at night?

Steps

1. Clean the windshield, windows, and glass surfaces.
2. Clean the car’s headlights.
3. Adjust the car mirrors properly.
4. Have your vision checked regularly.
5. Avoid looking directly at the headlights of oncoming traffic.
6. Flip the rearview mirror.
7. Take frequent breaks if you’re driving at night for long periods of time.

Why do car headlights look blurry at night?

So, why does this happen? At night, and other low light situations, your pupil dilates (gets larger) to allow in more light. When this happens, more peripheral light enters your eye. This causes more blurring and glare, and makes lights look fuzzier.

Does night vision get worse with age?

As you age, cells grow and die inside it. These cells build up and cause debris in your eyes, leading to cataracts. They don’t hurt, but they do get worse and slowly cloud your lens. The first symptom is often worse night vision.

What is poor night vision?

Night Blindness (Nyctalopia) is a symptom of an underlying disease such as a retina problem. The blindness prevents you from seeing well at night or in poor lighting.

Can poor night vision be corrected?

Night blindness caused by nearsightedness, cataracts, or vitamin A deficiency is treatable. Corrective lenses, such as eyeglasses or contacts, can improve nearsighted vision both during the day and at night. Let your doctor know if you still have trouble seeing in dim light even with corrective lenses.