National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

The national drinking age should stay at the age of 21. All evidence points to this direction both for the health of these adolescents, and for the well being of the general populace. This can been seen when comparing regions of the world with a minimum drinking age with countries that grant individuals the freedom to drink at a minimal age. Additionally, it is obvious that the national drinking age should remain due to the health benefits that regions receive due to their minimum drinking…

to everyone. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2015, statistics have shown that in the year 2014, 9,967 people were killed in drunk driving crashes. Every 90 seconds a person is injured in a drunk driving crash. In 2012, 239 child passengers under the age of 15 were killed in drunk driving crashes, a total of 1,168 children age 14 and younger were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration/FARS. Alcohol has…

One example is that, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that MLDA 21 decreased the number of fatal traffic accidents for 18- to 20-year-olds by 13% and saved approximately 27,052 lives from 1975-2008 (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Raising the drinking age to 21 may have had some minor successes--like getting fewer young people to drink--but has resulted…

of life. A single car crash has many contributing factors. Over 400 people lost their lives on the roads and highways of the State of Minnesota in 2015. 29,981 sustained injuries. For the last decade, over 4,100 died and experience injuries. Below is the breakdown of the fatal collisions occurred in Minnesota in 2015 reported by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. The 411 fatalities included: • Nearly 300 motor vehicle occupants • Over 60 motorcyclists •…

Institute for Highway Safety, serious head injury is common among motorcycle accident fatalities, and helmets are 37 percent effective in fatality prevention. In addition, helmets are 67 percent effective in brain injury prevention. However, the wrong helmet purchase and usage choices can seriously compromise its effectiveness. Here are three common mistakes that compromise safety: Using a Novelty Helmet (or Any Non Certified Helmet) According to the National Highway Traffic Safety…

100,000 residents according to the National Highway Safety Administration in a LA Times article. I want you to understand who, what, and how we are all affected by this Las Vegas issues that is increasing rapidly. On a daily basis while watching the TV or roaming on Facebook we see articles from news stations saying “One killed after jaywalking”, “One killed by a hit-and-run.” It’s a sad truth that Valley residents must live with. The Las Vegas Metro Police Traffic…

texting for all drivers. For otherFor the remaining six states without an all text bans, four prohibit all novice drivers from texting and three restrict school bus driver from texting (GHSADistracted Driving Laws, 2015). Every state should make public safety from distracted driving a priority by enforcing the same standard in every…

type of enforcement. In April 2010, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched the "Phone in One Hand, Ticket in the Other" enforcement program in Hartford, Connecticut, and Syracuse, New…

minutes someone is killed in a drunk driving crash. From the ages of sixteen through nineteen the risk of vehicle crashes is substantially higher. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among fifteen to twenty year olds, according to the National Center for health Statistics. You are at risk every time you step into a vehicle that risk automatically doubles when you decide to drive under the influence, distracted by texting while driving, or just going way above the posted speed…

is not true. The problem with accepting underage drinking is once you give them the idea that it is okay they will do it in any situation. In this situation an adult that was not accepting any responsibility for the kids was involved.’’ Writes Susanne in A family member discusses the death of a relative due to underage drinking and driving’’ this is why minors should not be able to drink with parents’ consent or even under a consent of an adult. Even though they have permission to drink under…