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Distracted driving kills. These questions and answers will help you better understand the safety threat posed by texting and cell phone use while driving.... Details >

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation

Find out why you should stay out of the driver’s seat when you are short on sleep.... Details >

National Center on Sleep Disorders Research, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Each year, nearly 6,000 motorists suffer serious eye injuries or even blindness because of improperly jump-starting a dead vehicle battery. Learn how to safely jump-start a vehicle and what to do if b... Details >

Sight and Hearing Association  

Find out what employers, health professionals, parents and caregivers can do to ensure that everyone uses a seat belt on every trip.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

US adults drank too much and got behind the wheel about 112 million times in 2010. Find out about the proven ways to prevent people from drinking and driving. Read the facts, choose not to drink and ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Learn about the potentially tragic consequences of texting and cell phone use while driving.... Details >

U.S. Department of Transportation

Advice for older adults about how to decide if they still have the skills needed to drive safely.... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians  

Just like drugs or alcohol, sleepiness slows reaction time, decreases awareness, and impairs judgment. Learn how you can prevent falling asleep behind the wheel.... Details >

Chesapeake Region Safety Council  

Read these Q&As, which address frequently asked questions about highway safety. These topics are updated continuously, as relevant information is acquired.... Details >

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety  

Talking with an older person about their driving is often difficult and delayed until a person’s driving has become dangerous. Learn what family and friends can say and do to help an older driver. ... Details >

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation