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We have advice for teen drivers and parents ahead of prom season. From distracted driving to speeding, the risky driving behaviors to avoid.
2020 was a year of change in how Americans connect, work, and travel. Many of us are under stress—and understandably so. Unfortunately, the pandemic and the resulting economic dislocations and stay-at-home orders have been accompanied by a sharp increase in risky driving and fatal crashes.
A self-assessment tool for older drivers who want to be sure that they are keeping themselves, and everyone else around them, safe on the road.
Texting while driving and other distractions have led to a deadly epidemic on roads. NHTSA and law enforcement remind drivers: U Drive. U Text. U Pay.
When it comes to drivers staying safe on the road, there’s no substitute for buckling up, avoiding distractions, and never drinking and driving. But even if you’re already a safe driver, today’s cars and trucks now come with driver assistance technologies that can lend a helping hand.
Fiscal Year 2018 State Grant Determinations.
NHTSA issues guidance documents that may clarify existing legal obligations to help regulated entities and the public understand the statutes administered by NHTSA and NHTSA's regulations.
There’s something far more dangerous on Valentine’s Day than forgetting the flowers, chocolates, or dinner reservations: drinking and driving. If your plans with the one you love include a night out, plan ahead for a sober ride, because Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.
Fiscal Year 2017 State Grant Determinations.
Op-Ed: Let’s Not Forget to Drive Safely
Automated Driving Systems Public Workshop Readout
https://www.nhtsa.gov/automated-driving-systems/au...
Description of the automated driving systems workshop held October 20, 2017.
Automated Driving Systems 2.0 Listening Session Readout
https://www.nhtsa.gov/automated-driving-systems/au...
Summary of the event held Monday, November 6, 2017.
Presentations for the 2018 SAE meeting.
Drug-Impaired Driving Awareness: Changing Behavior, Saving Lives
https://www.nhtsa.gov/drug-impaired-driving-awaren...
One year ago, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration challenged the Nation to save lives by addressing the growing risks of drug-impaired driving. Today we’re changing the way Americans think about getting behind the wheel after using impairing drugs—whether prescription, over-the-counter, or illicit.
Drug Evaluation and Classification Program, Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement Resources
https://www.nhtsa.gov/enforcement-justice-services...
List of training resources
Fiscal Year 2019 State Grant Determinations
Fiscal Year 2020 State Grant Determinations
NHTSA's model specifications and conforming products lists for alcohol measurement devices and calibrating units
Fiscal Year 2021 State Grant Determinations
Office of Crash Avoidance Research Technical Publications
https://www.nhtsa.gov/crash-avoidance/office-crash...
Listing of the Office of Crash Avoidance Research Technical Publications
Not all States have the same laws addressing road safety, and rural States may face different safety challenges than those that are more urban. NHTSA’s 10 Regional Offices work with your State’s leaders to develop highway safety plans that address the top issues in your community.
2007 National Roadside Survey of Alcohol and Drug Use by Drivers
https://www.nhtsa.gov/behavioral-research/2007-nat...
The 2007 National Roadside Survey (NRS) is a national field survey of alcohol- and drug-involved driving conducted primarily among nighttime weekend drivers, but also daytime Friday drivers. The survey involved randomly selecting drivers at 300 locations across the continental U.S.
NHTSA’s "Crash Risk" study is the first large-scale study in the U.S. to include drugs other than alcohol. It estimated the odds of being involved in a crash if a driver was alcohol- and/or drug-positive.
Data from this study is available in four formats: SAS, SPSS, Stata, and Excel; the data dictionary is compatible for all four file formats.
2013-14 National Roadside Study of Alcohol and Drug Use by Drivers
https://www.nhtsa.gov/behavioral-research/2013-14-...
This study included the collection of data from observations, self-report and biological measures. An objective was to obtain at least 7,500 oral fluid samples for analysis.