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Safe Driving Solutions
Students act as commissioners researching needed safety standards for vehicles and highways. They then draft recommendations to be included in a new highway safety bill. They cite reasons a particular measure would reduce fatal highway...
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Aaa Foundation for Traffic Safety: Research
This is a collection of reports of studies of driving safety. It includes information about the crash risk of cell phone use and the use of in-vehicle technology among older adults.
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Nhtsa: Highway Safety Act of 1966
This is the act that was legislated to improve highway safety.
US Senate
Us Senate Committee Commerce, Science and Transportation
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has jurisdiction over several areas. Come and find out more about this powerful committee by checking out this resource.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: National Highway Safety Report and You
Look over resources with car accident reports, highway safety data, etc. Students will evaluate a local issue of road safety and build a report based on the researched data.
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The Highway Safety Group
This site is devoted to the Highway Safety Act of 1966 and related safe highway practices. At the core, it is a movement to "save" the assault on highway safety.
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Highway Driving: Preparing for a Long Trip
Preparing for a road trip? This driver's education website will help you prepare with tips to help you check your car's condition and to make sure you stay safe and alert while on the road.
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National Transport Library: Highway Safety Desk Book
Extensive information on highway safety compiled for law enforcement leaders and supervisors.
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Highway Driving: Road Sharing With Other Vehicles
There are countless cars on the highway, and you should be considerate of all of them. This driver's education website includes tips to help you with the challenges of sharing the road with other drivers. Includes information checking...