Permanent daylight saving time could leave students commuting in the dark, data shows
Summary
If the United States adopts permanent daylight saving time, the sun will set later in winter evenings but will rise later in the mornings. This change could mean that many students would have to travel to school in the dark during morning hours.Key Facts
- Permanent daylight saving time means clocks stay one hour ahead year-round.
- In winter, this causes later sunsets but also later sunrises.
- Later sunrises can cause people to wake up before daylight.
- Many students might start their school day in darkness.
- Morning darkness could affect safety and alertness for students commuting.
- The current system switches between standard time and daylight saving time twice a year.
- Changing to permanent daylight saving time would stop these clock changes.
- The article focuses on the potential impact on student commutes in the morning.
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