Sub-Topics Car Design Flaws Road Rage News Cellphones More Dangerous Than Alcohol for Drivers (NewScientist.com) Describes a study of drivers that concludes that use of a cellphone is more dangerous than having elevated blood alcohol levels. "Driving simulator experiments by researchers at the Transport Research Laboratory found drivers talking on mobile phones had 30 per cent slower reaction times than those who had been drinking, and 50 per cent slower times than sober participants." 3-02 Papers Bus Drivers for Schools (Evelyn) Provides information for school bus drivers. 6-01 Car Safety Campaign Aimed At Latinos (applesforhealth) A national campaign has been launched to reduce the grim highway death rate for Hispanic children who are dying and being maimed in accidents at a rate far higher than European Americans. 04-21-00. Change Driving Habits With Seasons (applesforhealth) As the seasons change, so should your driving habits. Lyn St. James...a professional Indy driver...has partnered with Drive Safer America! and offers tips for driving safely year round. 01-14-00. Crash Tests for Cars (MSNBC - Dateline) Summarizes results of the latest crash tests on automobiles. Also provides information by auto make and model. 5-02 Highway Safety - Fatalities Facts (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) Highway Safety Information (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) Seat Belts (applesforhealth) AAA reminds parents and caregivers not to forget to properly protect older children in vehicles just as they restrain infants and toddlers in child safety seats. 02-18-00. Transportation (Surface) - Congressional Sub-Committee Programs 1 Provides information on federal programs related to highway safety, ISTEA Program. Transportation (Surface) - Congressional Sub-Committee Programs 2 Provides information on federal programs related to highway safety, ISTEA Program continuation hearings. Transportation - Department of Transportation Provides information on policies and programs.

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