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(1) Based on an analysis of crash data between 2005 and 2007, the NHSTA calculated around 94% of accidents on the road today are caused by some form of human error--driving too fast for road conditions, inattention, or driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, to name a few.
The Modern Trolley Problem: Ethical and Economically-Sound Liability Schemes for Autonomous Vehicles
In the case of cars, the NHSTA prediction is about 5% lower than the 2025 target (black line in Figs.
Vehicle efficiency and tractive work: rate of change for the past decade and accelerated progress required for U.S. fuel economy and C[O.sub.2] regulations
daytime convention used by the NHSTA when classifying accidents in the FARS data.
Seatbelt use among drunk drivers in different legislative settings
Developed for the Cadillac STS, the foam-filled bumper assembly reportedly complies with European Commission pedestrian safety legislation and crash compatibility and also meets relevant NHSTA and IIHS crash-test ratings.
What's new at the show in PUR/RIM
The same National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) study that lauded the safety record of school buses concluded that lap belts had "little, if any, benefit in reducing serious-to-fatal injuries in severe frontal crashes." In those circumstances, the study found, the lap/shoulder belts could even increase the risk of serious neck injuries and, among young passengers, abdominal injuries.
Rethinking school bus safety: armed with heightened awareness of security threats and safety concerns, administrators seek to make the school bus safer
Good NHSTA crash test results for frontal collisions (passenger and driver).
SUV buying guide 2005
The National Highway Safety Transportation Administration (NHSTA) has unveiled plans to institute new fuel efficiency standards for vehicles weighing 3,856-4,536 kgs.
Monster SUVs under review
This awareness and direct blame toward NHSTA constituted the primary narrative.
Metanarration's role in restructuring perceptions of crisis: NHTSA's failure in the ford-firestone crisis
The National Highway and Safety Administration (NHSTA) has said automakers must install smart airbags on 35 percent of their '04 models.
TRW works to solve smart airbag problem. (Process)
Although Firestone disagrees with the findings of NHSTA, the company wished to move away from the defective tire issue and avoid lengthy court proceedings.
Firestone recall averts hearings. (NATIONAL REPORT)
Field validation of taillights - Report on phase I: Pilot testing (Prepared for NHSTA, U.S.
Rear light arrangements for cars equipped with a center high-mounted stop lamp
The 402 program, which is administered by the National Highway, Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA), provides funds to states to implement highway safety programs in seven priority areas: Impaired driving, occupant protection, police traffic services (e.g.
Cities increase highway safety roles
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