Transport Topics (January 13, 2021)

Almost half of all commercial motor vehicle drivers could be at risk for obstructive sleep apnea, according to a new study. Prior studies have estimated only 7-30% of drivers were at risk, but this new study by researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute used a more comprehensive screening evaluation method. The new method concluded that drivers recruited for the study with undiagnosed and untreated sleep apnea were at greater risk of being involved in reportable crashes, moving violations and preventable crashes. About 20,000 drivers participated in the study. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices