Safety
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Vehicle Safety

Questions and answers regarding ABS

Key facts, current developments and background information on vehicle safety

Answers to common questions related to US federal regulations for bumpers

CDC recommends that parents use booster seats when driving with children who have outgrown their child safety seats

Tips for proper child restraint in a vehicle

Proper child safety seat use and much more

Understand the latest passive and active safety systems

A series of articles for consumers related to topics such as airbags, crash tests, anti-theft systems, etc.

Report a vehicle safety problem to the NHTSA

Items to Have on Hand for Unexpected Events

Database helps you evaluate the pollution ratings of vehicles from 1985 to the present

Background of the US DOT decision to investigate headlamp glare

Use this guide to choose the cleanest and most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets your needs

Set it no lower than your ears

Guidelines to reduce the risk of rollover

Guide for vehicle or equipment manufacturer's to use in filing reports to NHTSA

Information on active defect investigations, defect petitions, recall petitions & civil penalties

US company vehicle recalls located overseas

Recalls on vehicles, equipment, child safety seats and tires

Bulletins on vehicles, equipment, child safety seats and tires

Database contain summaries of consumer complaints - full text of documents must be ordered (fees)

Tips for consumers

Facts about seat belt use, including an overview of state laws

The physics of seat belt safety

A few reasons why drivers should always wear their seat belt

A tailgate safety bulletin related to slow moving vehicles

Modern onboard and electronic technology creates a tremendous amount of information that can benefit

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents on occupant protection

Insurance Data That Could Support Defects Investigations

Many U.S. Passenger Vehicles Are Driven on Under-inflated Tires NHTSA Research Survey Shows

Comparative grade designations for treadwear, traction and temperature for passenger car tires

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration information on vehicle and equipment safety

A large volume of documents on vehicle safety design published by the US government

Access to databases related to vehicle recalls, defect investigations, technical bulletins, etc.

Determine if a vehicle has been reported as stolen or a salvage vehicle

The facts on safety and road hazard for sport utility vehicles driven by ages 16-24 yrs