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NHTSA Cell Phone Use Distracts

THAT is the question! It is reported by officials that back in 2003, certain ones in the U.S. Congress warned the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration not to lobby...

5 comments    cell phones hand held hands free
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Tips for Driving Dangerous Winter Roads

As mid-winter approaches, meteorologists are predicting dry weather for the remainder of the season, quite a contest from the beginning of it, which was marked by record rains. The Los Angeles Times recently...

0 comments    nhtsa winter driving tips
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The Power of the Purse

Illustrating the fallacy of the Nanny State. Outlines the cause, intentions and effect of the NMSL of the 70's whereby highway funds were used as leverage by the Feds to get states to institute and enforce the 55 mph limit. The current call by the NTSB to ban cell phone use while driving mirrors this erroneous overreach.

1 comment    cell phone phone text
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Is Public Safety Still NHTSA’s Priority?

The primary mission of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce the economic costs from road traffic crashes, according to its Vehicle Safety and Fuel Economy Rulemaking and Research...

0 comments    public safety traffic safety
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Did NHTSA’s Support for Electric Vehicles Jeopardize the Safety of American Drivers?

Throughout California and the rest of the United States, companies have an obligation to ensure their products are free from defects that could cause personal injury, explains a California personal injury lawyer. Government regulatory agencies exist...

0 comments    electric cars nhtsa
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Cash For Clunkers Program Temporarily Suspended - Then Saved

Faster than you could say the words "cash for clunkers" it appears the program has run out of funds. The Obama administration over-ruled the congress' statement and stated the program will be STUDIED, not...

10 comments    dealerships clunkers nhtsa
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Warning! The Parent Next Door Could Kill or Injure Your Child!

In 2008 more than 15000 children under the age of 15 were injured by drivers who hit them with their vehicles, and another 316 children under the age of fifteen were killed I stop at the intersection and wait...

4 comments    family children school
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Defective Products, FDA Recalls, and Infomercials Bombard Consumers

The FDA has fallen under much scrutiny as of late. As consumers, we need to keep ourselves apprised of the latest developments surrounding defective products, recalls, safety issues, and more. Keep your eyes open, then do your homework!

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How to Stay Alert While Driving

Driving for long distances can be really boring  Traveling for the holidays, for work or even just for the fun of it can be exhausting. With all the other things demanding our attention we rarely pay...

0 comments    health car traffic
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Poll: Do You Text While Driving?

Everyone knows that texting while driving is dangerous. Do you do it anyway? While teens are most often blamed for texting while driving, some adults are guilty as well.  Adults may feel complacent about...

2 comments    cell phone traffic mobile
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