(BCN) — The Metropolis of Berkeley is reminding the general public to remain alert whereas driving within the wake of the time change that came about early Sunday.
Daylight Saving Time started at 2 a.m. on Sunday, with clocks shifting ahead one hour. The time change has been linked to a rise in driving accidents, metropolis officers stated.
A 20-year research printed in “Current Biology” analyzed over 732,000 automobile crashes, discovering a 6% improve in deadly crashes in the course of the week following the swap to Daylight Saving Time, in accordance with AAA – The Auto Membership Group.
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Moreover, the town is encouraging the general public to create and preserve kits for family emergencies. The kits ought to embody water, a primary help package, a flashlight and further batteries, a fireplace extinguisher, a guide can opener and non-perishable meals, in accordance with the town web site.
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