This brochure provides some helpful tips on what to look for when shopping for a safer car. Automakers are increasingly advertising the safety features of their cars. The problem is sorting out their claims and zeroing in on the safety features that really count. The most important considerations are those that help people stay alive and uninjured in crashes. Other safety features can help drivers avoid crashes in some circumstances. Information about performance in relation to occupant protection and crash avoidance comes from three main sources: on-the-road death rates; insurance injury claims; and crash test results. The purpose of this brochure is to help consumers make informed choices by distinguishing the features that count when it comes to safety and by listing 1993 cars and other passenger vehicles according to whether they're equipped with the most important safety features.
United States. National Transportation Safety Board
1996-01-01
Abstract:
Despite the effectiveness of child restraints and lap/shoulder belts to reduce the likelihood of severe and fatal injuries, accidents continue to occu...
National Center for Statistics and Analysis (U.S.)
2000-01-01
Abstract:
This traffic safety fact sheet addresses the following aspects of occupant protection: restraint use laws; restraint system effectiveness; benefits of...
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