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AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety view detail comment email this

"The AAA [American Automobile Association] Foundation for Traffic Safety is dedicated to saving lives and reducing injuries on the roads. It is a not-for-profit, publicly-supported charitable educational and research organization." The site contains research reports, videos, press releases, fact sheets, and other publications. Includes related links.
http://www.aaafoundation.org/
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Medical Treatments & Devices, Transportation
Last updated Oct 10, 2005


Air Bags Safety view detail comment email this

This site features information about frontal and side-impact air bags, what happens during and after a deployment, and how to minimize potential risk and injury to drivers and passengers. Contains several FAQs. The site uses computer simulation to show how air bags deploy during a crash. From safercar.gov and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
http://www.safercar.gov/portal/site/safercar/menuitem.13dd5c887c7e1358fefe0a2f35a67789/?vgnextoid=9c0769fd5ec14110VgnVCM1000002fd17898RCRD
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy
Last updated Mar 20, 2008


Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers view detail comment email this

This coalition of thirteen car and light truck manufacturers is "committed to improving the environment and motor vehicle safety" using "market-based, cost effective solutions." The site seeks to convey the coalition's position on all relevant issues by providing information and data to the public, government, and media. Included are articles, press releases, news, and statistics covering the auto industry and environmental and safety issues of interest. These include topics such as alternative fuel technology, fuel economy standards, and vehicle safety. There are also links to other related Web sites.
http://www.autoalliance.org/
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Industries
Last updated May 16, 2001


Autoweb.com view detail comment email this

Contains information for buying a new or used car, including prices, reviews, mileage, safety data, and more. Also available in Spanish.
http://www.autoweb.com/
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy
Last updated Apr 3, 2005


BoosterSeat.gov view detail comment email this

This site from the U.S. Department of Transportation advises the use of car booster seats for all children "until they are at least eight years old or more than 4-feet 9-inches tall." Features an interactive form to help you determine if your child needs a booster seat, materials from the booster seat education campaign, an activity guide for teachers, a primer on child passenger safety, and a list of car seat inspection stations.
http://www.boosterseat.gov/
Topics: Automobiles
Last updated Jul 12, 2007


Car-Safety.Org view detail comment email this

This site provides "information on the selection and safe installation of child safety restraints, including carseats, as well as vehicle safety....[It] includes buying guides and information for vehicles and car seats, an expansive carseat FAQ, a discussion forum on child restraint issues, a list of car seat inspection stations and events for Illinois and extensive links to other websites on these topics."
http://www.car-safety.org/
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy
Last updated May 29, 2002


CarPrices.com view detail comment email this

This site "guides consumers through the car-buying process." Provides prices and safety ratings for new cars, and classified ads and information on used cars. Includes "Top Ten Lists," and a list recommended dealers.
http://www.carprices.com/
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy
Last updated Jun 23, 2004


CARS: Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety view detail comment email this

This site's focus is on "working to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect consumers from auto-related fraud and abuse." It provides a summary of recent safety legislation, links to government and consumer sources for researching vehicle reliability before purchasing, tips on how to avoid buying a known lemon, and past issues of the California Auto Lemon Index. Note: some portions of the site have not been updated since 2000, but overall the information is current.
http://www.carconsumers.com/
Topics: Automobiles, Business & Consumer Law, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, Industries, Medical Treatments & Devices
Last updated Oct 15, 2002


Cars: Vehicle and Equipment Information view detail comment email this

Information on automobile safety, testing results, regulations and standards, and research and development. Of particular interest are searchable databases on recalls, technical service bulletins, consumer complaints, and compliance investigations. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy
Last updated Sep 4, 2005


Cell Phone Driving Laws view detail comment email this

"States are examining the correlation between cell phone use while driving and crashes. ... [M]ultiple states have identified an emerging highway safety trend of cell phone use by novice drivers and have thus restricted use." Features a table describing restrictions for cell phone use for novice and other drivers. From the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), a nonprofit association that represents state and territorial highway safety offices.
http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/cellphone_laws.html
Topics: Automobiles, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Public Health & Safety, Technology
Last updated Sep 24, 2007


Child Passenger Safety view detail comment email this

Fact sheets, data, and links to other resources on the child passenger safety in motor vehicles. Includes materials for National Child Passenger Safety Week, which occurs annually during the week of Valentine's Day. From the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/duip/spotlite/chldseat.htm
Topics: Automobiles, Public Health & Safety
Last updated Feb 14, 2006


Child Passenger Safety Program view detail comment email this

Consumer educational materials on child passenger safety and restraint systems such as child safety seats, booster seats, and seat belts. Documents cover purchase and use of child restraint systems, product recalls, air bags, buying a safer car for child passengers, and other child transportation safety topics. Also includes studies and reports. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of Transportation.
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/menuitem.9f8c7d6359e0e9bbbf30811060008a0c/
Topics: Automobiles, Public Health & Safety
Last updated Feb 14, 2006


Children's Health Topics: Car Safety Seats and Transportation Safety view detail comment email this

Brochures and fact sheets on child transportation safety topics, such as booster seats, airbags, seat belts, restraint use in aircraft, children in pickup trucks, car safety seats for children with special needs, and school bus transportation. Includes policy papers and links to related websites. From the American Academy of Pediatrics.
http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/carseatsafety.cfm
Topics: Automobiles, Public Health & Safety
Last updated Feb 14, 2006


Crashtest.com view detail comment email this

This Web site gives safety ratings on trucks, cars, and sport utility vehicles from automotive crash tests and data taken from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The ratings, which range from excellent to poor, are in categories according to likely injuries, death rates, collision claims and structural integrity. The major strength of this site is that it gives safety ratings on automobiles as far back as the seventies. The NHTSA crash test Web site gives more detailed safety information, but only rates automobiles back to the mid nineties.
http://www.crashtest.com/intro/
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy
Last updated Mar 11, 2001


Drowsy Driving view detail comment email this

Provides information about drowsy driving and "falling asleep at the wheel," including danger signals, a drowsy driving quiz, audio clips, and input from drivers who have been in crashes related to drowsy driving. From the AAA (American Automobile Association) Foundation for Traffic Safety.
http://www.aaafoundation.org/projects/index.cfm?button=drowsy
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Transportation
Last updated Feb 5, 2004


Fueleconomy.gov view detail comment email this

The heart of this site is the "Find and Compare Cars" database, with miles-per-gallon numbers for vehicles from 1985 to the present. Includes a gasoline price page with links to national and regional fuel price information, information on vehicle safety ratings and air pollution, gas mileage tips, and material on hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles. Also find the most current model year "Fuel Economy Guide." From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Energy, Environment, Oil & Gas
Last updated May 12, 2008


Heat Stress From Enclosed Vehicles: Moderate Ambient Temperatures Cause Significant Temperature Rise in Enclosed Vehicles view detail comment email this

July 2005 article about the results of a study that found the temperature inside a parked car can quickly spike to life-threatening levels if the sun is out, even on a relatively cool day. The study found that "leaving the windows opened slightly does not significantly slow the heating process." The study was conducted to increased public awareness about the safety risks of leaving children (and pets) unattended in vehicles. From Pediatrics magazine.
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/116/1/e109
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions
Last updated Jul 11, 2005


Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute (IIHS-HLDI) view detail comment email this

The IIHS is a nonprofit organization "dedicated to reducing the losses ... from crashes on the nation's highways." Its affiliate organization, the HLDI, "compute[s] and publish[es] insurance loss results by [automobile] make and model. Both organizations are wholly supported by auto insurers." The site includes crash test ratings for new and older models of automobiles, research and statistics on highway fatalities, an overview of laws and regulations, and newsletters. Some information available in Spanish.
http://www.iihs.org/
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Photograph Collections
Last updated Mar 25, 2006


Kids and Cars view detail comment email this

A nonprofit organization whose mission is to "assure no child dies or is injured in a non-traffic, motor vehicle related event." Site contains incident reports, statistics, legislation, downloadable flyers, information on safety devices, and related news and links.
http://www.kidsncars.org/
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy
Last updated Feb 27, 2007


MSN Autos view detail comment email this

Contains new car reviews, safety reports, comparisons with other vehicles, and purchasing and leasing options. For people who need to sell or to buy a used car, this site also provides Kelley Blue Book prices, reliability charts, and classified ads. From MSN.
http://autos.msn.com/
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy
Last updated Nov 24, 2007


National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW) view detail comment email this

"Congress has passed a resolution establishing every third week in October as National Teen Driver Safety Week. The first annual ... NTDSW was held October 15-20, 2007." Includes a list of events in selected states and links to materials on younger driver issues, such as graduated driver licensing (GDL) laws and the Driving Skills for Life program. From the Governors Highway Safety Association.
http://www.ghsa.org/html/projects/ntdsw/
Topics: Automobiles
Last updated Jan 27, 2009


National Transportation Statistics view detail comment email this

Annual report on the nationwide use of planes, trains, automobiles, and boats that provides "detailed national-level data on the U.S. transportation system, its economic performance, safety record, energy use, and environmental impacts." Includes information on accidents, injuries, and fatalities, and data on related energy use and air emissions. Some information goes back to 1960. From the Bureau of Transportation Statistics of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
http://www.bts.gov/publications/national_transportation_statistics/
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Environment, Statistics
Last updated May 27, 2003


The New York Times: Automobiles view detail comment email this

This site offers are reviews and prices for new and used cars, news, consumer tips, safety and maintenance tips, a dealer price quote service, and several top 10 lists. From the NYT, in partnership with Edmunds.com.
http://www.nytimes.com/yr/mo/day/auto/
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy
Last updated Oct 17, 2004


The Otto Club view detail comment email this

The California State Automobile Association (CSAA) created this "comprehensive traffic safety site" to extend their safety messages into communities and classrooms. The children's section includes games to play online and on car trips, puzzles, and songs. The section for parents and teachers has teacher resources and safety-related news, links, and activities.
http://www.ottoclub.org/
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Mysteries and More, Transportation
Last updated Jun 9, 2002


Otto the Auto view detail comment email this

This site addresses car passenger, bicycle, playing near traffic, and other automobile-related safety issues with games and creative activities for children, tips for parents, and resources for teachers. Part of a traffic safety program for children in kindergarten through third grade sponsored by the Automobile Club of Southern California (ACSC).
http://www.csaa.com/portal/site/CSAA/menuitem.c13d2427e527f6a08e7ea35492278a0c/?vgnextoid=7994727e4181d010VgnVCM100000c512daceRCRD&cpsextcurrchannel=1
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Transportation
Last updated Jul 11, 2007


Physician's Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers view detail comment email this

This guide, developed by the American Medical Association in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, contains information on assessing an older driver's medical fitness to drive, medical conditions and medications that may impair driving, and related legal and medical information. Although this guide is intended for physicians, most of the material is easy to understand and useful to the general reader.
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/10791.html
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Health, Notable People, Senior Health, Seniors
Last updated May 3, 2004


Put Off Driver Licensure to Save Lives view detail comment email this

This September 2008 press release describes the results from a report that concludes that increasing the minimum licensing age of drivers "would substantially reduce crashes involving teen drivers." Topics include New Jersey (which requires drivers to be 17), Victoria, Australia (licensing age of 18), and driving age versus experience. Also includes a list of minimum driving ages in U.S. and other countries. From the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute.
http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr090908.html
Topics: Automobiles
Last updated Sep 17, 2008


Q&A: Motorcycle Helmet Use Laws view detail comment email this

Questions and answers about motorcycle riders wearing helmets for protection. "Helmets are the principal countermeasure for reducing crash-related head injuries, the leading cause of death among unhelmeted riders." Topics include effectiveness of helmets, drawbacks to helmet use, history of helmet use in the U.S., helmet use and health care costs, and a list of other countries with mandatory helmet laws. From the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
http://www.iihs.org/research/qanda/helmet_use.html
Topics: Automobiles
Last updated Jun 20, 2006


Road & Travel view detail comment email this

This searchable site aims to provide women with information "from which they can make informed and intelligent decisions regarding their automotive, travel, and personal safety needs." Includes articles about travel health, cruises, trains, air travel, adventure travel, destinations, lodgings, and more. Automotive articles include new car reviews, used car buying, repairs, maintenance, and safety. Many articles have links to related resources. Some past articles are archived.
http://www.roadandtravel.com/
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Travel, Women
Last updated Feb 21, 2005


Safe Senior Citizen Driving view detail comment email this

Describes risk factors for the senior citizen driver, warning signs that someone should stop driving, safety tips, and alternatives to driving. Includes related links. From Helpguide, "a joint project of the Rotary Club of Santa Monica and Center for Healthy Aging."
http://www.helpguide.org/elder/senior_citizen_driving.htm
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Senior Health, Seniors
Last updated Jun 7, 2006


Safercar.gov view detail comment email this

Collection of consumer resources and data on automobile safety, featuring crash test and rollover ratings for vehicles (models back to 1990), tire ratings, air bag safety and rollover prevention information, and details about recalls and reporting defects. Features a FAQ on hybrid-electric vehicles. Includes videos of specific rollover situations, air bags, and other driving safety topics. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
http://www.safercar.gov
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy
Last updated Sep 9, 2008


Special Reports: Cars and Motoring view detail comment email this

Collection of articles (2003 to the present) on alternative fuels, safety design, green cars, and automotive technology developments. Note: full text of some articles requires fee. From the online version of New Scientist magazine.
http://www.newscientist.com/topic/motoring-tech
Topics: Architecture, Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Technology
Last updated Sep 28, 2009


Stop Static view detail comment email this

Information about fires possibly started by static electricity during the refueling of cars. This is part of a public safety campaign "prompted by a sharp increase of incidents that could not be attributed to a running engine or cigarette smoking, the leading known causes of such fires." The FAQ has refueling safety tips and also addresses some false information attributed to the site publisher.
http://www.pei.org/PublicationsResources/Safety/StopStaticCampaign/tabid/121/Default.aspx
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Electrical Energy, Physics
Last updated Sep 22, 2009


What to Do If You Have a Blowout on the Highway view detail comment email this

Safety tips for handling a blowout or flat tire while driving on the highway. Discusses how to get off the roadway safely, precautions on the side of the road, and deciding whether to change the tire or call for help. From the National Safety Council (NSC).
http://www.nsc.org/news_resources/Resources/Documents/What_to_Do_If_You_Have_a_Blowout_on_the_Highway.pdf
Topics: Automobiles
Last updated Nov 19, 2009


When You Are Concerned: Guide for Families, Friends and Caregivers Concerned About the Safety of an Older Driver view detail comment email this

"Leaving the wheel can be a watershed event for an aging driver." This handbook covers such topics as monitoring driving habits, resources for help, safe driving tips and equipment, alternative transportation, and how to help the elderly cope with giving up driving. Opens directly into a PDF document. From the New York State Office for the Aging.
http://www.aging.ny.gov/Caregiving/OlderDriver/Handbook2007.pdf
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Long-term Care, Senior Health, Seniors, Water
Last updated Jun 15, 2008


Winter Weather view detail comment email this

Cold weather safety tips and information about cold weather health conditions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Features checklists for preparing your home and car for winter weather, a FAQ on health conditions such as hypothermia and frostbite, indoor and outdoor safety pointers, a bibliography, and related links. Some material available in Spanish and Vietnamese.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/
Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Home & Housing, Outdoor Recreation
Last updated Dec 8, 2005




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