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A safe car with the right car seat is a good start to keeping your child safe on the road, but there are many dangers in and around your vehicle to be aware of. Read More about Child Safety
This booklet will help you better understand today’s vehicle safety features, car seats and how to keep kids safe in and around vehicles. Used Car Seat Safety Checklist Thinking about using a second-hand car seat?
As you might expect, when a crash occurs between a vehicle and a bike, it’s the cyclist who is most likely to be injured. In this section, you’ll learn bicycle safety tips and rules of the road, from properly fitting your helmet to driving defensively and predictably.
On our website, we provide information to consumers about buying tires, Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, also known as tire safety ratings, tire maintenance and labeling. Also, NHTSA issues and enforces federal safety standards for tires, rims, and tire pressure monitoring systems.
NHTSA issues Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, administers statutory authority, and sets vehicle safety and highway safety regulations.
Follow the rules of the road and obey signs and signals. Walk on sidewalks whenever they are available. If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as possible.
If making a long road trip when winter weather is forecasted, consider leaving early or changing your departure to avoid being on the roads during the worst of the storm. Familiarize yourself with directions and maps before you go—even if you use a GPS—and let others know your route and anticipated arrival time.
Get resources and info about staying safe on America’s roads. And, find out if there’s a recall on your car or how to report a vehicle safety problem.
Get info on automated driving systems, also referred to as automated vehicles and "self-driving" cars, and learn about their safety potential.
In this section, you’ll find the following resources for older drivers, caregivers, adult children, medical providers, law enforcement and traffic safety advocates: Information and videos on how aging and medical conditions can affect driving; Guidance on how to assess and discuss older driver safety issues; and