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LINKS National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) - responsible for reducing deaths, injuries and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety-Highway Loss Data Institute - performs research aimed at preventing motor vehicle crashes and reducing injuries. Features news, publications, safety facts, and vehicle ratings. Federal Highway Administration: Highway Safety - U.S. Department of Transportation branch focusing on pedestrian/bicyclist safety, run-off-road crashes, speed management and public outreach. Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) - public-private partnership dedicated to reducing traffic deaths and injuries among our nation's workforce. Aggressive Driving: Three Studies - academic research reports: "Aggressive Driving", "Road Rage", and "Driver Aggression". From the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Support Cellular Phone Legislation - dedicated to supporting legislation and to educating the public about cell phone safety. Includes tips for cell phone driving safety. In memory of Morgan Lee Pena. Advice on Road Rage and Hassle-Free Driving - from Dr. Driving. Road Rage - tips on how to avoid it. From Drivers.com. - AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety - nonprofit educational and research organization dedicated to saving lives and reducing injuries by preventing traffic crashes. Physician's Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers - developed by the American Medical Association in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Cars, Trucks Now Outnumber Drivers - Bureau of Transportation Statistics Mothers Against Drunk Driving - MADD Generation Hope - After severe traffic crash, founder organized this group to inspire young people. Rollover: The Hidden History of the SUV - PBS Frontline report exploring the danger of SUVs rolling over; includes statistics, interviews, and resources. How Automotive Crash Tests Work - a look at crash testing, test dummies, future safety improvements, an actual crash and a "perfect" crash. Also: How air bags work. From How Stuff Works. Physics of Rollover Crashes - includes animated re-enactments, frame-by-frame video, and analysis. By Michael Paine. Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) - contains data on all vehicle crashes in the United States that occur on a public roadway and involve a fatality in the crash. |
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