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Khatir Soltani
Alco Prevention Canada, a Laval-based company that specializes in instruments that measure blood alcohol content, developed a special headset with drowsiness detection called ''SOS Fatigue.''

Helping drivers realize they're about to fall asleep behind the wheel, the earpiece monitors head movements and produces a sound alert when the head tilts forward by more than 15 degrees.

Driver drowsiness is the third leading cause of road casualties in Quebec after drunk driving and speeding, according to the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ).

Photo: SOS Fatigue


Khatir Soltani
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