Vehicle 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.
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Newer Cars Are Safer Cars — National
Source: US Department of TransportationSafety 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.
Older Driver — National
Source: US Department of TransportationIf you are an older driver or a caregiver, NHTSA encourages you to talk about driving safety. They offer materials to help you understand the effects of aging and driving.
Safety Issues & Recalls — National
Source: US Department of TransportationEvery Vehicle has a unique VIN. Enter a VIN to learn f a specific vehicle need to be repaired as part of a recall.
Driving in Winter Weather — National
Source: US Department of TransportationHelpful driving tips for older road users about how to prepare for driving in the winter months. Whether it's snow, sleet, or ice, winter weather can cause extremely dangerous road conditions.
V2V Communications Fact Sheet — National
Source: US Department of TransportationFor the past decade, NHTSA has researched V2V, a communication technology that allows vehicles to communicate to one another regarding important safety and mobility information.
Watching Out for Senior Walkers — National
Source: US Department of TransportationA workshop, created by NHTSA, was held in various cities to educate local transportation engineers, law enforcement officers, elected officials and others on senior pedestrian safety.
Federal Highway Administration — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThe Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) website provides information on core highway topics such as safety, research, development and technology, and innovative program delivery.
Office of Crash Avoidance Research Technical Publications — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA provides links to crash avoidance research documents.