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New Jersey and Washington D.C. Cell Phone Bans Take Effect on July 1, 2004
Highway Safety Agencies Remind Drivers: ALL Distractions Potentially Dangerous New Jersey, DC Cell Phone Bans Take Effect on Monday Read More »
Time Is Critical In Saving Lives
You are driving along and come across an accident with injuries that has just happened. Perhaps, you are the first, and maybe the only one, on the scene. The actions you take immediately can often mean the difference between life and death. Read More »
Tips to Make it a Safer Summer for Teen Drivers
If you want to pinpoint the reason that many young teens have serious driving accidents, this pretty much sums it up - - inexperience. Read More »
State Highway Safety Offices Concerned with Increase in Fatalities
Today's release of the 2003 Preliminary Estimate of Highway Fatalities by the Department of Transportation (DOT), which shows a slight increase in deaths, is disappointing news. Read More »
Side Impact Crash Test Results
SIDE IMPACT CRASH TEST RESULTS: CAMRY AND ACCORD WITH SIDE AIRBAGS RATED GOOD, MALIBU ACCEPTABLE; 10 OTHER MIDSIZE CARS RATED POOR IN TESTS SIMULATING CRASH WITH SUV ARLINGTON, VA — The Toyota Camry and Honda Accord equipped with optional side airbags are the only inexpensive mid-size cars to earn good ratings in side impact crash tests conducted by the Insurance ... Read More »
Side Impact Crash Test Results
SIDE IMPACT CRASH TEST RESULTS: CAMRY AND ACCORD WITH SIDE AIRBAGS RATED GOOD, MALIBU ACCEPTABLE; 10 OTHER MIDSIZE CARS RATED POOR IN TESTS SIMULATING CRASH WITH SUV ARLINGTON, VA — The Toyota Camry and Honda Accord equipped with optional side airbags are the only inexpensive mid-size cars to earn good ratings in side impact crash tests conducted by the Insurance ... Read More »
More And More Automakers Are Reminding Us To Buckle Up
Some of us need a Safety belt use on U.S. roads approaches 80 percent, up from fewer than 20 percent in the early 1970s. But what about the holdouts, those who are hard to convince to buckle up? Read More »
The “Cone Zone†Season is Here Again – Are You Ready?
It's spring, so cone zones and diamond-shaped ``Road Work Ahead'' signs are sprouting up on highways across the U.S. For those who travel the highways, there are really two seasons "“ Winter and Construction. The American Trucking Associations offers some tips on coping with highway construction work zones with less frustration, and most importantly, safely. Read More »
Child Passenger Safety Tips
Ensuring that all children are safely and correctly restrained while in the car will help prevent injury and will save lives. Read More »
