driver fatigue

collocation in English

meaningsofdriverandfatigue

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driver
noun[C]
uk
/ˈdraɪ.vər/us
/ˈdraɪ.vɚ/
someone who drives ...
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fatigue
noun
uk
/fəˈtiːɡ/us
/fəˈtiːɡ/
formal
extreme ...
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(Definition ofdriverandfatiguefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofdriver fatigue

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Driverfatigueis the main cause of impairment other than that caused by substances taken by the driver.
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To give a simple example, a great deal of work needs to be done ondriverfatigue.
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Accordingly, it is estimated that around 23,000–24,000 injury accidents a year result fromdriverfatigue.
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We have recently issued new research-based advice to drivers of all vehicles on how best to avoid the dangers ofdriverfatigue.
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In that time, there were four fatalities, resulting from accidents that were related todriverfatigue.
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The implicit promise of extra rest hours at a later stage does not reducedriverfatigueon the day in question.
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Where is there a reference in these new regulations to that important aspect ofdriverfatigueand road safety?
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However, this is still a serious problem and my noble friend is right to identify the issue ofdriverfatigue.
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I am sure that no one here will have forgotten the tragic tunnel disasters, the cause of which has been attributed todriverfatigue.
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He claims thatdriverfatigueis now a serious problem.
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Compare that with the 16,050 drink-driving accidents or the 31,050 accidents caused bydriverfatigue.
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Everyone accepts that a major cause of road accidents isdriverfatigue.
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It may be thatdriverfatiguecould be a factor: we simply do not know.
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The unions are concerned that more flexible arrangements would be harder to enforce and might lead to increaseddriverfatigue.
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The shocking lack of controls in this sector is resulting in an increasing number of accidents due todriverfatigue.
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Were it to bedriverfatigueit would not necessarily depend on the number of hours the driver had been driving.
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However, there is little doubt that frustration and enforced delays, which lead todriverfatigue, must have a considerable effect.
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It said that there is insufficient research into the effect of fatigue on driving safety and that further research is necessary into the causes ofdriverfatigue.
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There has been genuine concern from the trade unions and others that the removal of duty limits will lengthen the working day, lead to exploitation and increasedriverfatigue.
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Regulations on driving time and rest periods are important, because of the number of serious coach and lorry accidents caused bydriverfatigue.
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