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Vehicle Safety

NHTSA promotes the safe use and manufacture of vehicle and vehicle equipment.

Car Seats and Booster Seats

Infant, convertible, or booster seat? Follow these steps to find the right car seat, install it correctly and keep your child safe.

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Seat Belts

Seat belts save thousands of lives each year, but people still risk driving without buckling up. Learn why seat belts are vital, and help us reduce preventable deaths.

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Tires

Be TireWise, because the only thing between you and the road are your tires.

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Air Bags

Learn about the safety benefits of frontal and side air bags and the importance of using seat belts—your first line of defense.

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Takata Recall Spotlight

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Driver Assistance Technologies

Explore new and emerging driver assistance technologies capable of significantly reducing the number of fatal crashes involving human error.

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Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Learn about the various types of electric and hybrid-electric vehicles on our roads.

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Automated Vehicles for Safety

Learn more about the continuing evolution of automotive technology that aims to deliver even greater safety benefits.

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Vehicle Theft Prevention

Motor vehicles are the primary mode of transportation for most of us, and often an indispensable part of our lives. But what would happen if your vehicle suddenly disappeared?

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Odometer Fraud

It’s a crime to alter a vehicle’s odometer. Find out what odometer fraud is, how to spot it, and who to contact if you think you’re a victim.

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Adapted Vehicles

Discover cost-saving tips on modifying or purchasing a vehicle that meets the needs of people with disabilities.

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15-Passenger Vans

Learn about the risks of 15-passenger vans and what you can do to prevent them.

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