US Department of Transportation

A 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.

This report explores the health and quality-of-life impacts of crashes among older (65+) and middle-aged (40-55) occupants.

To learn more about how to recognize and discuss changes in older drivers. You may want to share some of the materials at the following site with family members.

This page on the Federal Highway Administration’s website has many links to research reports and publications published by the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) in McLean, Virginia.

The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) website provides information on core highway topics such as safety, research, development and technology, and innovative program delivery.

See how law enforcement officials can help a driver with medical problems.

NHTSA’s Technical Report Documentation on the effectiveness of pretensioners and load limiters for enhancing fatality reduction by seat belts.

NHTSA’s Technical Report on the effectiveness of LED stop lamps for reducing rear-end crashes and analyses of state crash data.

NHTSA gives tips on driving with sleep apnea. Pulling over when feeling drowsy and talking to a healthcare provider about treatment options are among suggested things to do about sleep apnea.

NHTSA’s Technical Report on the long-term effect of ABS in passenger cars and LTVs.