Louisiana Springs Forward: Lose Sleep, Gain Accidents? March 9th

If you are like me, you probably forgot that we "spring forward" on Sunday morning. It is safe to say that every single American is sick of this process. Especially on this go around when we lose an hour of sleep.

How Do We "Spring Forward"?

We will "spring forward" into Daylight Saving Time this Sunday, March 9th at 2:00 A.M. So basically we leap from 1:59 am to 3:00 am. What joy, right? We have all heard from countless politicians that they want to bring an end to Daylight Saving Time, however, the entire conversation just seems to be getting stuck in Congress. Here is to hoping that this madness comes to an end soon.

What Can You Do to Prepare to Spring Forward?

Simply put, you have to act like you're a child preparing for school. That means on Sunday night, you don't stay up on your phone, you end screen time earlier, and you give yourself a schedule you stick with. Cut off your caffeine intake before noon so it doesn't affect your ability to fall asleep.

Every Year, We See an Uptick in Car Accidents Around Daylight Saving Time

We are all tired, and our lack of sleep could kill us. We get on the road earlier than we are used to, and we are less alert, which leads to more accidents. You also have to become a defensive driver. According to WANDTV.com, there is a 6% increase in fatal accidents surrounding Daylight Saving Time. This is your reminder to get sleep and be a defensive driver.