National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

This act placed EMS under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) made it mandatory for states to develop traffic safety programs which include EMS. The passing of this act mandated writing a national curriculum, the development of state offices of EMS and legislation specifically related to EMS. The decade of the 70’s would be a breakout for EMS on a national level. The “National Registry of EMTs” (NREMT) would hold its first ever meeting in…

incident in Behram Highway and Holmes Boulevard in Tarrytown, Louisiana. (CBS/AP) Each day, many lives are being lost on the road due to road rage accidents which can range from running a red light to killing another person. As the new generation is growing up, road rage incidents are increasing in the United States of America; effecting and leading to harmful side effects on society. Looking at the history, the term road rage was first coined in the United States in the 1980s when highway…

This video is the demonstrative reminder to buckle up from Sussex County in England. The representation of a man's family holding on to him because he fastening his safety belt before driving off is a simple, beautiful way of saying a lot without voicing a single word. Right there in the spot you see his wife and child; all the reason in the world to click the buckle into the latch. Since launch in January 2010, the advertisement quickly became a worldwide reach, rally over 11.8million views on…

Autonomous vehicles are becoming more of a reality in cities across the country. The most recognizable of these new breed of vehicles are the Google cars that traverse city streets, rural roads and highways alike. However, passenger vehicles aren't the only ones targeted for autonomous operation. Semi-truck industry news outlets are talking about new guidelines published by the government regarding the manufacture and use of autonomous semi-trucks. Proponents of this move say that trucking…

from Robert W. Peterson” is less expensive to operate because Americans would not have to worry about a lot of accidents on the highway or roads.There is between 93 percent and 95 percent of this fatal accidents that are caused by human errors.this figure come from the National Highway traffic safety Administration. It is the government that make this roads to be safety.…

Annotated Bibliography "Teen Driving Statistics." Auto and Homeowners Insurance Information for Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming. N.p., n.d. This site is created by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It shows that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 15 to 20 years old. It was also proven that after some laws being passed against teenage driving, it lowered the crash rates. Distraction was a main factor of the crashes. 60% of all teen crashes were caused by…

actions need to be put into place by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). People who Text…

5 Deadliest Highways in the US According to the World Health Organization, America is home to a number of dangerous roads all over the world. Here are 5 roads you need to be cautious of before going on a road trip. Use the KevianClean Wheel Cleaner to keep your wheels and tires ready and conditioned before you travel. 1. I-10 (Arizona) – This route runs from California all the way to Florida but is mostly noted for its dangerous path in Arizona. Most motorists blame the lack of barriers…

Just as well, I am fully aware that these actions must be followed through accordingly if we intend on making our streets a safer driving environment for everyone, even if it’s at the expense of a few. The purpose of developing these new set of laws is not intended to look down on or offend any social group, young or old, but to acknowledge the never-changing fact that as we age those things such as our vision, or quick decision making skills begin to deteriorate and are nowhere as crisp as they…

flames in rear-end collisions. Instead of fixing the Pinto, Ford fought against federal regulation affecting fuel tank safety. The disaster was cause during rear end collisions…