SALT LAKE CITY — Daylight saving time's end brings shorter days and longer nights, creating dangerous conditions for drivers struggling to stay alert behind the wheel.

The time change increases drowsy driving risks as our bodies adjust to losing an hour of sleep and earlier sunsets. Transportation experts warn that even small changes in sleep patterns can significantly impact driving safety.

"People are not getting enough rest," said Chuck Jensen, a driver development instructor with 27 years of experience driving across the country. "So your body is not used to that. You're used to getting 7 hours of sleep, now your body's only getting 6. You start driving and you can get mentally tired quicker."

Jensen has observed behavioral changes in drivers during this transition period.

"At nigh

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