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Drowsy Driving Summit Explores Tech to Cut Fatals
Researchers officials and planners gathered at the University of Iowa for a national Drowsy Driving Summit to discuss new tools. The event highlighted algorithms to detect drowsiness and driver alerts tied to caffeine perks while noting prescription drugs can raise risky driving. Iowa Governor Branstad urged measures to curb drowsy and distracted driving as NHTSA officials warned against the 24/7 lifestyle. Industry and public safety leaders cited rumble strips shoulders and barriers as crash-reducing steps.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa College of Public Health
AAA
Tim Brown
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Brown
Starbucks
Gary Milavetz
Milavetz
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Roxann Ryan
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Branstad
Mark Lowe
Iowa Department of Transportation
Mark Rosekind
NHTSA