Safety
Fleet
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Accidents
Accident investigation & reconstruction, preventability, trailer underride, etc.
2008 report created by the National Highway Traffic Administration
United States and Canadian trials where evidence from a Motor Vehicle Event Data Recorder was introduced
Federal Regulation (49CFR563) on Motor Vehicle Event Data Recorders
Links to state statutes, with effective dates
Costs
Fuel prices, new & used vehicle prices, taxes, cost of accidents
Data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Drivers
MVRs. FAQ for owner operators. Log books. Driver response time.
PSP reports only contain MCMIS entries and not traffic convictions appearing on the MVR
Driving Distractions
Safety hazards causing drivers to become distracted
Driving Tips
Safety brochures and fact sheets useful for fleet safety talks
There are a few basic rules for safe driving that everyone should know -- and follow
Fleet Policies
Sample fleet-related company policies - vehicle use, drivers, seat belts, etc.
Laws
Full text of the DOT motor vehicle laws for the states & federal government-USA
Instruction to complete the form to apply for US DOT number
FMCSA requires a “Biennial” update of your company’s information at least once every two years
A national information system enabling states and others to access automobile titling information
Policy clarifications for reporting by towing operators/companies, shredders and insurance carrier reporting
Maintenance
Guidance & checklists for vehicle preventive maintenance procedures
How to safely jump-start a car's battery
Manuals
Full text of reference manuals for fleet program operations
Full text of the driver manuals for the state of Louisiana
Motorcycles
Materials and fact sheets related to motorcycles and motorcycle safety
This manual is about operating motorcycles and motorized bicycles on the streets and highways
A moped, sometimes called a "scooter," is a motor vehicle with the engine as an integral part of the vehicle
MVR
Guidance on driver selection criteria, what to look for in an MVR
Moving violation point system for the state of Tennessee, including commercial
Pedestrians
Pedestrian accident statistics and fact sheets
Railroads
Highway-rail crossing safety materials, light rail safety, FRA regs, etc.
School Buses
School bus safety materials and accident crash data
Includes a school bus driver training manual and a school bus inspection manual
Statistics
Statistics on highway safety, fatalities, blood alcohol levels, DUI costs, etc.
Database of in-depth analysis of passenger vehicle crash protection performance
Substance Abuse
Guidance on DOT requirements for mandatory commercial driver drug testing
The following chart depicts the current status of state laws
The following chart depicts the current status of state laws
Training
Study guide for student drivers, driving tests, model curriculum
About proper use of vehicle occupant restraints and avoidance of alcohol when driving
List of driving practices and rules you will be judged in the actual driving test (non-CDL)
Vehicle Safety
Motor vehicle and equipment safety, seat belts, recalls
CDC recommends that parents use booster seats when driving with children who have outgrown their child safety seats
Use this guide to choose the cleanest and most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets your needs
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