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Spring Ahead, But Stay Alert: State DOT Issues Daylight Saving Time Driving Advisory Spring Ahead, But Stay Alert: State DOT Issues Daylight Saving Time Driving Advisory
Spring Ahead, But Stay Alert: State DOT Issues Daylight Saving Time Driving Advisory Clocks will “spring ahead” an hour this weekend during Daylight Saving Time, and the Department of Transportation is warning drivers to be cautious when adjusting to the time change. “Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend,” the DOT posted in a statement. “While you adjust to the time change, be especially careful of driving. Get enough sleep, stay alert and if you feel drowsy, don't drive.” Clocks will switch over at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, at which points clocks will be adjusted to 3 a.m. local time. Daylight Saving Time stays in effect from the second Sunday of March to the fir…