Daylight Saving Time officially begins this Sunday, March 9 at 2 a.m. - it's time to change our clocks to spring forward one hour, losing an hour of sleep. Many people choose to change their clocks before they go to bed on Saturday night. With the change, it will stay lighter in the evening.
A little bit of history, Daylight Saving Time became established law in the U.S. with the passage of the Standard Time Act in 1918. It was implemented as a way to maximize daylight hours to help save on energy consumption during World War I. Hawaii and Arizona do not participate in daylight saving time.
Some health experts argue that daylight saving time disrupts the body's natural day-to-night rhythms. It is also associated with cardiovascular problems and mood changes.
The American Automobile Association (AAA) has issued Daylight Saving Highway Safety Tips since the time change is known to adversely impact sleeping patterns and raise the risk of drowsy driving, which can lead to more crashes. AAA recommends drivers get enough rest before hitting the road and also reminds us that it is important to avoid distractions when driving, obey the speed limit, and never drive while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
Daylight Saving Highway Safety Tips
* Be sure to get enough rest
*Avoid distractions
*Obey speed limits
*Drive sober
*Avoid distractions
*Obey speed limits
*Drive sober
Wishing you a safe & fun weekend! 😎
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