Avoiding Motor Vehicle Injury

There is a tremendous amount of facts and information available today on how to avoid motor vehicle injury. Whether it's the consistent use of a safety belt or simply practicing safe driving skills, people can do a lot to reduce their chances of suffering injury in a motor vehicle accident.

Child Safety Seats

• American Academy of Pediatrics Car Safety Seat Information: A large collection of information from the American Academy of Pediatrics on car safety seats for infants, toddlers, and older children. Many other questions about how to keep children safe in a vehicle are also answered.
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: A multitude of facts and assistance on child passenger safety are presented here.
• Information on Child Safety Seats from the Centers for Disease Control: Information is provided about child safety seats and the particular seats required for children at different stages of growth.
• Car Seat Safety for Children: Facts from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on car seat safety for infants, toddlers, and older children.
• Advice on Keeping Your Child Safe in the Car: The Arkansas Children's Hospital offers answers to commonly asked questions regarding children and child safety seats.
• Child Safety in the Car: Advice on how to keep a child safe and happy during a car ride.

Safety Belts

• Safety Belt Facts: Interesting statistics related to the use of safety belts.
• Safety Belt Use: A list of facts regarding safety belts and children offered by Safe Kids. Also included is a test to see if a safety belt fits a child and is working properly.
• Studies on Safety Belts: An interesting collection of studies and statistics on safety belt use and its importance.
• The Importance of Safety Belt Use: The different ways a safety belt protects a person in a vehicle are explained.
• A Safety Belt Test: A test consisting of five steps is offered to parents regarding a child's readiness for an adult safety belt.
• Teens and Safety Belts: Statistics on teens and safety belt use are offered by SADD. A list of reasons to use safety belts is also included.

Alcohol-Impaired Driving

• Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD): A collection of statistics on drunk driving is offered by MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving).
• Facts on Drinking and Driving: An explanation of the problem of drinking and driving is presented as well as what can be done about it.
• A Look at the Effects of Drinking and Driving: Facts and information are provided about the effects of alcohol on the driver of a vehicle.
• Alcohol and Driving Statistics: The statistics related to driving under the influence of alcohol are presented.
• The Influences of Alcohol on Driving: The U. S. Department of Labor lists the ways alcohol affects the way a person drives a motor vehicle.
• Alcohol Impairment Facts: The Governor's Highway Safety Association provides statistics and information on alcohol and drug impaired driving.

Accident Statistics

• Cell Phone Use and a Driver's Concentration: From the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety read the results of a study on the influences of cell phone use on a driver's ability to pay attention to the road.
• Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics: A collection of motor vehicle accident statistics divided into several categories.
• Statistics on Deaths and Motor Vehicle Use: Statistics and facts on motor vehicle deaths are provided.

 Safe Driving Tips

• Safe Driving for Seniors: A common sense list of safe driving tips for senior citizens to consider.
• Teenagers and Safe Driving: A collection of suggestions on how to turn a teenager into a safe driver.
• Advice on Safe Driving: A gathering of facts on safe driving that includes information on SUVs and maintaining safe tires.
• Suggestions on Safe Driving Practices: Several invaluable suggestions on safe driving practices that are helpful to both the driver and a passenger.
• Advice for Wintertime Driving: Offers a selection of categories filled with advice on driving on the snow and ice in the wintertime. Also includes what to do if your car begins to skid.
• Defensive Driving for Teenagers: A look at how teens should approach driving defensively on the roads today.
• Helpful Suggestions for Driving in the Summer: A list of suggestions to make summer car travel a safe experience.
• Safe Driving in a Work Zone: The Wisconsin Department of Transportation offers suggestions on how to drive safely in a work zone.
• Defensive Driving Suggestions: A gathering of advice on how to drive defensively.