Driving and Safety

» How Stuff Works
   Articles for lay people on automobile crash testing, analysis and design, and potential future safety improvements.
   http://www.howstuffworks.com/crash-test.htm/printable

» AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
   Road safety information. Articles, educational material, and reports.

   
   http://www.aaafts.org

» AOL Autos - Car Safety
   Safe driving tips and new car safety technologies.

   
   http://autos.aol.com/security-and-safety

» Accident Zone
   Providing members with information on what to do after an accident.

   
   http://www.accidentzone.com/

» Air Bag Safety
   Information and guidance on air bags in automobiles. Children, driver and passenger safety issues addressed.

   
   http://www.ou.edu/oupd/kidseat.htm

» Airbag and Seatbelt Safety
   Explains why motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of serious injury to the back, neck and spinal cord and how these may be prevented.

   
   http://www.spineuniverse.com/treatment/articles/080900spin_airbags.html

» Alert Driving
   An internet traffic safety company aimed at those operating corporate vehicles.

   
   http://www.alertdriving.com/

» American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association
   Represents traffic safety educators. Includes relevant information and resources.

   
   http://adtsea.iup.edu/

» Automobile Safety Foundation
   An organization that addresses safety problems with auto steering locks and endorses air-bag bumpers. Issues, news, correspondence.

   
   http://www.carsafe.org

» Cars Everything - Crash Tests
   Automotive crash test and other car safety information such as recalls database and safe driving tips.

   
   http://www.crashtests.info/

» Center for Auto Safety
   Focused on auto safety and consumer issues. Member section provides writeups on problematic vehicles and on 'secret' warranties.

   
   http://www.autosafety.org/

» Drive Now, Talk Later! - Cartalk.com
   Explains the problems of driving while talking on the phone. Provides research and anecdotal evidence, letters from listeners, status of legislative activity, and related resources.

   
   http://www.cartalk.com/content/features/Drive-Now/

» Drive and Stay Alive
   Best driving practices and highway safety techniques from around the world.

   
   http://www.driveandstayalive.com

» Drive-Alive Motoring Holidays in Europe
   Hints on driving abroad and information on tolls, speed limits, alcohol limits and minimum driving ages in France, Belgium, Austria, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland.

   
   http://www.drive-alive.co.uk/driving_tips.html

» Drivers Handbook
   DriversHandbook.com is a free guide to handbooks for drivers that have been posted on the Internet. Most of the links are to web sites posted by state or provincial governments in the United States and Canada. There are also some links to handbooks for di

   
   http://www.drivershandbook.com

» Drivers.com
   Automotive traffic safety articles. Access driving statistics. Review road rage, licensing, new and professional driver topics.

   
   http://www.drivers.com

» Driving Today
   Hosted by Jack Nerad, site brings automotive enthusiasts front and center for the most useful features, news, and information on the major trends, personalities, and new products shaping the automotive industry.

   
   http://www.drivingtoday.com

» Du Metier
   Information on driving an automobile safely. Recommendations relate to driving conditions in South Africa.

   
   http://www.dumetier.com/roadsafety/

» FamilyCar.com
   Provides tips on selecting a vehicle, caring for it, handling repair problems and finding a good repair shop. Also provides tips to improve driving skills and examines automotive styling trends from the past, present, and future.

   
   http://www.familycar.com/

» Highway Deicing and Anti-icing
   The Salt Institute summarizes the importance of winter roadway maintenance for safety and mobility.

   
   http://www.saltinstitute.org/30.html

» Honda Says No to Seat Belt Extenders
   A campaign to change the federal regulation so people of all sizes can fasten their safety belts. Includes general information, current law, proposed law, and how to sign the petition.

   
   http://www.ifisher.com/honda.htm

» MEDEA Maine Driver Education Association
   The mission of MEDEA is to be on the forefront of driver education issues, legislation and education. To provide continuing education and training to the driver educators of the State of Maine. To act as a voice for driver education community with State g

   
   http://www.medeanews.org

» National Motorists Association
   A membership organization devoted to representing and protecting the rights and interests of North American motorists. Includes general information and how to join.

   
   http://www.motorists.org/

» Ol' Blue, USA
   Is educating the nation on highway safety and provides free safety programs at community events, public schools, and truck shows. Website includes safety videos, coloring book, storybook links, safety tips, posters, and news.

   
   http://www.olblueusa.org

» Peak Performance Driver Training
   Developing and implementing effective programs for managing occupational driving risk since 1989. Includes descriptions of training programs, case studies and news. Located in Derbyshire, UK.

   
   http://www.peakperformance.net/

» Risk Management Information Service
   Provides paid subscribers with information and resources on safe driving.

   
   http://www.rmis.com/sites/fledrivi.htm

» Safety Information On Family Vehicles.
   Comparison safety information on cars, vans, and sport utility vehicle.

   
   http://www.suvsafety.info

» Senior Drivers
   Offers a driving refresher and fitness tips for seniors using streaming video. Includes travel hints, latest traffic safety news, links, and quizzes.

   
   http://www.seniordrivers.org/

» The Ethan Foundation
   Information on traffic safety, parenting practices, and general education causes.

   
   http://www.ethanfoundation.org/

» The National Campaign to Stop Red Light Running
   Advocacy group based in Washington, D.C., U.S. News, events, articles, and links.

   
   http://www.stopredlightrunning.com/

» The Partnership for Safe Driving
   A non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating all forms of dangerous driving: speeding, road rage, aggressive driving, distracted driving, drunk driving, and drowsy driving.

   
   http://www.crashprevention.org/

» The Physics and Traffic Homepage of Martin Treiber
   Nonlinear traffic dynamics modelling research.

   
   http://vwisb7.vkw.tu-dresden.de/~treiber/

» The Traffic Guy
   Safe driving expert, Reed Berry, provides automobile and road safety information, instruction and news updates.

   
   http://www.reedberry.com

» Traffic Safety and the Driver
   Research results on topics related to motorists, highway traffic and automotive safety. Statistics and reports available.

   
   http://www.scienceservingsociety.com/book/

» Traffic Waves
   The science of Nonlinear Dynamics applied to traffic jams. Includes information on how to drive to make a traffic jam disappear.

   
   http://www.amasci.com/amateur/traffic/traffic1.html

» UK Speed Cameras
   A guide to speed cameras in the UK and how to drive safely.

   
   http://www.ukspeedcameras.co.uk

» Vehicle Safety & Cell Phones
   NHTSA research results on the safety implications of cell phone use in automobile vehicles.

   
   http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/research/wireless/

» Which side of the road do they drive on?
   Provides an insight to driving practices, historical questions, a list of countries and reference sources.

   
   http://www.brianlucas.ca/roadside/

» Winter Driving Tips
   Here are some tips to help you drive safely as the weather turns cold and nasty.

   
   http://www.tdc.ca/driving.htm