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Motorcycle Safety / Countermeasures That Work — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNewer Cars Are Safer Cars — National
Source: US Department of TransportationVehicle safety has changed drastically over the years, and today newer cars are safer than ever before. Thanks to advanced engineering, in-depth research and analysis of crash data, newer vehicles are built better and have more safety features to protect you. Advanced technologies that have emerged in recent years give you even more safety options — you can choose what features are best to keep you and your family safe on the road.
Keeping Our Older Drivers Safe on the Road — National
Source: US Department of TransportationLearn about how to our older drivers safety on the road by reading the NHTSA older page.
Older Driver research - Toward Zero deaths — Minnesota
Source: US Department of TransportationMinnesota research list for older drivers.
Aging driver safety — Wisconsin
Source: US Department of TransportationIn Wisconsin and across the country, the number of people age 65 and over is growing. This trend has a variety of societal implications including potential impacts on drivers and highway safety.
Data Visualization - Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThis portal presents interactive visualizations that focus on several highway safety topics of interest. These visualizations include multiple dashboards with information on fatal motor vehicle traffic crashes and fatalities based on data from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). FARS contains data on every fatal traffic crash in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. To be included in FARS, a crash must involve a motor vehicle traveling on a public trafficway and must result in the death of a vehicle occupant or a nonoccupant within 30 days of the crash.
Safety Issues & Recalls — National
Source: US Department of TransportationUse National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations Safety Issues & Recall website to find your vehicle and see if it needs updates.
Adapted Vehicles — National
Source: US Department of TransportationOlder Adults can often drive safely by making modifications or adding adaptive equipment to their vehicles to meet their specific needs.
Bikeability Checklist — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA bikeability checklist provides tips for bikers on how to stay safe in their community.
Dangers of Driving After Taking Prescription Drugs or Over-the-Counter Medicines — National
Source: US Department of TransportationMany legally obtained and commonly used over-the-counter and prescription drugs can affect a user's ability to drive safely. NHTSA explains the dangers of driving after taking OTC medication.