Traffic accident rates have been found to ________ after the spring change to daylight savings time and to ________ after the fall change back to standard time.
A) increase;increase
B) decrease;decrease
C) increase;decrease
D) decrease;increase

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Studies have shown that there is an increase in traffic accident rates following the spring change to daylight savings time due to disrupted sleep patterns and an increase in drowsy driving. On the other hand, there is a decrease in accident rates after the fall change back to standard time as people gain an extra hour of sleep and are more well-rested.

Traffic Accident Rates Have Been Found to ________ After the Spring