Resources On The Web -- 2004

Shocking Disparity Among States In Basic Highway Safety Laws	Posted: Dec 20, 2004
Saferoads.org - In 2004, we saw little improvement made among the states in adopting highway safety laws that reduce the number of deaths and injuries. Equally disturbing is that too many teens are dying in crashes and too few states have adequate laws to protect them.

Find Grants for Your Safe Communities Program	Posted: Nov 22, 2004
Grants.gov-Grants.gov allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies. Grants.gov is THE single access point for over 900 grant programs offered by the 26 Federal grant-making agencies.

Improved Monitoring and Oversight ofTraffic Safety Data Program Are Needed	Posted: Nov 6, 2004
Government Accountability Office- (PDF) The Senate Appropriations Committee directed GAO to study state systems and the 411 Grant program. Accordingly, GAO examined (1) the quality of state crash information, (2) the activities states undertook to improve their traffic records systems and any progress made, and (3) NHTSA’s oversight of the grant program.

3 Million Traffic Deaths and Growing	Posted: Oct 19, 2004
saferoads.org-Three million people died in traffic crashes in the U.S. in the first century of auto travel, from 1899 to 1998. At the current level of reported annual fatalities, the U.S. will suffer 4 million traffic deaths in this century. To view a chart of traffic fatalities from 1899-2004 click above.

An Examination of Fault, Unsafe Driving Acts, and Total Harm in Car-Truck Collisions	Posted: Sep 13, 2004
HSIS-This research aims to improve knowledge about the high-risk behaviors of truck and passenger vehicle (car) drivers. A major driver behavior issue in car-truck crashes concerns fault—the relative contribution of truck vs. car drivers.

Special Report 278: Buckling Up, Technologies to Increase Seat Belt Use	Posted: Aug 4, 2004
books.nap.edu- (note:PDF) This is a study on the response of seat belt users and non-users to the belt minder systems installed in cars and what their response would be to changes in these systems.

The safety impact of vehicle related road debris

Posted: Jul 23, 2004

AAA (Note: PDF)-Vehicle-related road debris (VRRD) is material—vehicle parts or cargo—that has been unintentionally discharged from a vehicle onto the roadway. This study examines the safety impact of VRRD on North American roads. The objectives of the study are to determine the scope and magnitude of the VRRD safety problem—that is, the frequency and severity of VRRD crashes—and to identify potential countermeasures to reduce VRRD, the incidence of crashes, and/or to reduce VRRD crash severity.

Office of Defects Investigation Recalls	Posted: Jun 7, 2004
NHTSA-The recall information provided below includes vehicle and equipment campaigns from 1966 to present. The campaigns include motor vehicle products which experienced a safety-related defect or did not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards.

Interactive Road Safety Quiz For Children	Posted: May 2, 2004
cctp.org-An interactive Flash game to create road safety awareness among children developed for Chennai City Traffic Police.

Free Brochures from AAA	Posted Apr 22, 2004 By:
AAA-Pay Attention! (brochure about distracted driving), How to Handle Glare for Safer Driving at Night, Road Rage: How to Avoid Aggressive Driving, Wake Up!, and other informative brochures are available.

Guide to Implementing Child Passenger Safety Inspection Stations	Posted: Apr 8, 2004
NHTSA-Everything you need to know about setting up CPS Inspection Stations in your community.

Vehicle Safety Related Consumer Complaints Search Engine	Posted: Mar 11, 2004
NHTSA-This "Search Engine" allows searches of consumer complaints regarding safety related motor vehicle and motor vehicle equipment by make, model and year.

Prepare Now for Your New Design Driver	Posted: Feb 22, 2004
betterroads.com-While overall traffic fatalities have remained relatively constant over the past 10 years, the number of older drivers killed on our nation’s highways has been on the rise. If you haven’t started to deal with the needs of older drivers, it’s time to get geared up.

If you suffer a tire blowout, keep your cool on reaction	Posted: Feb 21, 2004
AAA-It's an unnerving situation, one that can quickly become dangerous if not handled correctly. Here's a list of key pointers on what to do when a tire goes flat during a drive.

A Roadmap to State Highway Safety Laws	Posted: Jan 12, 2004
saferoads.org (PDF)-A Report on States in the Passing Lane, in the Slow Lane and Stopped on the Shoulder. Good Section on Child Passenger Safety.

Child Passenger Safety Week Planner	Posted: Jan 12, 2004
NHTSA-This planner contains ideas and resources to help you educate child care providers, parents and others in the community about booster seats.

Child Passenger Safety Week, February 9–15, 2004	Posted: Jan 12, 2004
NHTSA (PDF)-Emphasis Continues On Booster Seat Use

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