Articles from Article Alley, tagged with "national highway traffic safety administration nhtsa" http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Used Car Buyers should Know the Recall Status of their Buys More than 35 million used cars were sold in 2009, including 11 million sold by used car dealers. Defective used cars on US roads pose a risk to owners, passengers and others on the road if they are in the list of recalls. This situation could pose a signi... http://www.articlealley.com/http://johnkevin.articlealley.com/used-car-buyers-should-know-the-recall-status-of-their-buys-2331474.html 12th August 2011 Kia to recall Optima sedans in the US which may Roll while Being Parked Kia Motors is recalling more than 70,000 Optima mid size sedans to fix transmission problems. These cars were alleged to have rolled while they were still in park. The problem was pinned onto faulty shift cables. The recall actually affects 70,115 vehicle... http://www.articlealley.com/http://johnkevin.articlealley.com/kia-to-recall-optima-sedans-in-the-us-which-may-roll-while-being-parked-2331472.html 12th August 2011 BICYCLE SAFETY GUIDELINES Bicycling is fun and great exercise. All members of the family can participate. Little guys start to learn early by riding in their own little seat or trailer behind a parent’s bike, or later on a tricycle. As they grow, they’ll advance to their first ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://soniaholt.articlealley.com/bicycle-safety-guidelines-2330838.html 12th August 2011 Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer: Keeping Safe On the Road We travel to any certain places: in work, home, park, markets, mall etc. Bunch of cars would be seen in most of the busy streets. Ever hour every second rushing vehicles you may encounter and later we may encounter bumped, wrecked cars, and in a few met... http://www.articlealley.com/http://coolinbrown.articlealley.com/dallas-personal-injury-lawyer-keeping-safe-on-the-road-2322648.html 28th July 2011 Steps to take following a car accident It doesn't matter how big or modest your automobile crash is, it is crucial to take certain actions at the location of the collision, and afterward, to assure your protection. As per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2008, th... http://www.articlealley.com/http://gregtornga.articlealley.com/steps-to-take-following-a-car-accident-2300170.html 28th June 2011 How Long Ago Did You Buy Tires? Was it like a year ago? Or was it more recent? .. Hopefully it was more recent because tires don't last forever. We all want to know how old our used tires are because we want to know when we have to save money to buy new ones, right? If you ever r... http://www.articlealley.com/http://allusedtires.articlealley.com/how-long-ago-did-you-buy-tires-2254057.html 30th May 2011 Help With The Law, With A Hit And Run Lawyer According to statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there has been a spurt in the number of hit and run accidents in the United States in the recent past. About 11% of all motor vehicle accidents are such incide... http://www.articlealley.com/http://winstonjenkins.articlealley.com/help-with-the-law-with-a-hit-and-run-lawyer-2237007.html 18th May 2011 Kia Recalls Spectra 58,332 of MY 2004 – 2007 over Fuel Tank Straps South Korean manufacturer Kia and NHTSA announced a recall of certain Spectra (Cerato) vehicles sold in the United States, in addition to the Sorento SUVs being recalled. According to a notification posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra... http://www.articlealley.com/http://johnkevin.articlealley.com/kia-recalls-spectra-58332-of-my-2004--2007-over-fuel-tank-straps-2230592.html 16th May 2011 New Law in New York State Expands Child Safety Seat Requirements A new law went into effect in November 2009 requiring all children less than eight years of age to sit in a safety seat when riding in an automobile. The previous law had required the use of age- and size-appropriate seats until a child reached his or her... http://www.articlealley.com/http://thomas3.articlealley.com/new-law-in-new-york-state-expands-child-safety-seat-requirements-2203179.html 03rd May 2011 Mercedes-Benz Recalls 137,000 M-class SUVs in the US Over 136,000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Sport Utility Vehicles are being recalled in the US, over problems related to speed control. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), several consumers complained to the agency that prompt... http://www.articlealley.com/http://johnkevin.articlealley.com/mercedesbenz-recalls-137000-mclass-suvs-in-the-us-2191338.html 18th April 2011 Babies R Us Coupon Codes: Affordable Ways of Keeping Baby Safe While Traveling Thanks to online promotions such as Babies R Us coupon codes, new parents don't have to be terrified of the expenses of buying high-quality baby travel gear. It used to be that top-level baby gear was far too expensive for most families, and happened to l... http://www.articlealley.com/http://davidstack.articlealley.com/babies-r-us-coupon-codes-affordable-ways-of-keeping-baby-safe-while-traveling-2182882.html 13th April 2011 IIHS, NHTSA, and Other Important Safety Acronyms Should youyou've ever shopped for a new or used car, you've in all probability heard of the Insurance coverage Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). You’ve seemingly heard of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Both of these teams h... http://www.articlealley.com/http://aaamfgcom.articlealley.com/iihs-nhtsa-and-other-important-safety-acronyms-2165028.html 05th April 2011 The Importance of Checking Tire Pressure The Importance of Checking Tire Pressure Checking tire pressure is one of the most important things you can do to prevent tire damage and keep you safe on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), low tire press... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mitchharmatz.articlealley.com/the-importance-of-checking-tire-pressure-2142171.html 25th March 2011 Monitoring Fleet Safety: The Challenge Offers an Opportunity to Reduce Management Costs Managing risk is one of the most important functions any company assumes. But for fleet managers, managing risk is taken to whole new level as they monitor their vehicles and the employees who drive them. The good news is that addressing this challenge of... http://www.articlealley.com/http://taylorhumprey.articlealley.com/monitoring-fleet-safety-the-challenge-offers-an-opportunity-to-reduce-management-costs-2094618.html 07th March 2011 What to do right after an auto accident An auto accident is an event you can never prepare enough for, yet for most people, driving on the roads is one of the riskiest things they ever do in their lives. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), almost 34000 peopl... http://www.articlealley.com/http://christopersmith.articlealley.com/what-to-do-right-after-an-auto-accident-2093793.html 06th March 2011 How To Find A New Car With Better Safety Features One of the most important things to consider when you find a new car is to search for a vehicle with better safety features. This is because the car’s safety features helps in avoiding accidents. Besides this, better car safety features help prevent serio... http://www.articlealley.com/http://nestleparker.articlealley.com/how-to-find-a-new-car-with-better-safety-features-2074230.html 26th February 2011 Do You think your Rental Car is Safe? It is alleged that the rental companies wait until it is convenient for them to get safety recall repairs. If the car is not on the road the rental car agencies lose income and they schedule its safety recall repairs to suit their convenience. In the w... http://www.articlealley.com/http://krohnmoss.articlealley.com/do-you-think-your-rental-car-is-safe-2072330.html 25th February 2011 Getting a Better Rate on Car Insurance easy steps to a lower insurance quote are: 1. Portray yourself as a 'safe' candidate: Insurance companies are interested in managing risk. Consequently they offer drivers who are less likely to get into wrecks or at a minimum into wrecks of less sev... http://www.articlealley.com/http://donovanwalsh.articlealley.com/getting-a-better-rate-on-car-insurance-2009886.html 04th February 2011 Buckling Up Keeps Fatalities Down In this age of increasing distracted driving car accidents (currently the number one concern of most motorists), we can sometimes forget the important role that safety belts continue to play in keeping us all safe on America's highways. Fortunately, or... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jasonepstein.articlealley.com/buckling-up-keeps-fatalities-down-1993466.html 28th January 2011 Fitting extra safety The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) carries the basic responsibility of ensuring the majority of vehicles on our roads are safe. This is the FDA for vehicles, but like food and drugs, it only tests at point of delivery. If you fail ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://graceoaks.articlealley.com/fitting-extra-safety-1969354.html 19th January 2011 No Refusal For The Holidays It's no surprise that drunk driving car accidents that result in wrongful death and personal injury spike during the Christmas and New Year holiday season. Research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that fatalities incre... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jasonepstein.articlealley.com/no-refusal-for-the-holidays-1952578.html 13th January 2011 Auto Tires FAQ: Loveland Auto Repair Tires are some of the most disregarded factors of car safety. It's easy to ignore them-until there is a problem. Are your tires safe? Let's examine a few Loveland Auto Repair frequently asked questions: Q: When and how do I test tire pressure? A: In ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jbruno22.articlealley.com/auto-tires-faq-loveland-auto-repair-1947781.html 12th January 2011 How can i Become an EMT? First off, you really have to see whether you match the prerequisites to be an EMT or Emergency Medical Technician. minimum age of 18 able to lift and carry heavy loads and good--or corrected--eyesight. Those tend to be the minimum specifications... http://www.articlealley.com/http://markportales.articlealley.com/how-can-i-become-an-emt-1894581.html 10th December 2010 Asleep At The Wheel: A New AAA Study The numbers are more than a little shocking. Two out of five motorists admit to having fallen asleep while driving at some point in their lives - and over 25% of them also say they've had trouble keeping their eyes open while on the road just in the past... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jasonepstein.articlealley.com/asleep-at-the-wheel-a-new-aaa-study-1888942.html 08th December 2010 Anniversary of a life-saving innovation in cars – The Airbag Though airbags sound a recent invention, their history goes as far back as 1951. The first patent of the airbag was applied for by the German Walter Linderer and American John Hedrik. Hedrik’s patent was granted in 1953. It was not until the late 1980s th... http://www.articlealley.com/http://lemonlaw.articlealley.com/anniversary-of-a-lifesaving-innovation-in-cars--the-airbag-1867369.html 25th November 2010 No distractions, please! When the Model T first hit the roads, all you had to do was keep the thing pointing in the right direction and, with a following wind, you would usually end up where you wanted to go. Just think about the reality of this. Almost no other traffic on the ro... http://www.articlealley.com/http://norrisrios.articlealley.com/no-distractions-please-1864307.html 24th November 2010 Ask Support From Your Maryland Personal Injury Attorney Mishaps are, occasionally, an inevitable part of our life. However some would certainly wish it to be just minor accidents so that a simple, minor trip to the physician would do the trick and we are back in good condition again. It's alright if we caused ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jodyburke.articlealley.com/ask-support-from-your-maryland-personal-injury-attorney-1862303.html 23rd November 2010 Is a Recalled Car Safe for the Road The whole of last one year became notorious for auto manufacturers recall. These recalls appeared to have been even for frivolous reasons. Every one of them appeared to be a safety issue. All these recalls make us very apprehensive of the safety and relia... http://www.articlealley.com/http://lemonlaw.articlealley.com/is-a-recalled-car-safe-for-the-road-1860504.html 23rd November 2010 Settling your Bodily Injury Claims from a Car Accident If you happen to get involved in a car accident, you are more likely to suffer from bodily injuries. In some car crashes and collisions, these injuries can sometimes be fatal. Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cacaraccidentattorne.articlealley.com/settling-your-bodily-injury-claims-from-a-car-accident-1850271.html 18th November 2010 How To Lower Your Auto Insurance Rate For a variety of reasons, including an increase in the speed and cost of auto wrecks in United States, auto insurance has soon became an important purchase for responsible individuals. Not long after, the federal government mandated that auto insurance b... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ard.articlealley.com/how-to-lower-your-auto-insurance-rate-1849946.html 17th November 2010 Traffic Laws and Campaigns to Reduce DUI Accidents More than 31 percent of traffic fatalities in the US were caused by driving under the influence in 2008, according to a DUI statistics conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). With this finding, researchers estimated that 2... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cacaraccidentattorne.articlealley.com/traffic-laws-and-campaigns-to-reduce-dui-accidents-1846177.html 17th November 2010 Defective Car Recalls and Liability Claims The importance of removing defective cars from the road is seen as a way of reducing motor vehicle accidents that have taken lives of many people. Defects can kill car occupants by causing a road accident, or by making a survivable incident extremely d... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cacaraccidentattorne.articlealley.com/defective-car-recalls-and-liability-claims-1846064.html 17th November 2010 Choosing the Right Child Car Seat One of the main concerns of a parent, caregiver, or a relative who may transport a child in a car is ensuring his or her safety against any kind of injury. This may be possible by choosing the right kind of child car seat that will be used in the vehicle.... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mesrianilawgroup2.articlealley.com/choosing-the-right-child-car-seat-1845452.html 17th November 2010 Legal Claims and Issues in Auto Accidents Auto accidents comprised the bulk of most personal injury claims in the United States. Thousands of people get injured or killed in auto accidents nationwide. In fact, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics show that an auto acc... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mesrianilawgroup2.articlealley.com/legal-claims-and-issues-in-auto-accidents-1845446.html 17th November 2010 What A Texas DWI Attorney Can Do For You? A Texas DWI attorney analyses the Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charges leveled against you and offers solutions in return for a fee. Those suspected of driving while intoxicated have to undergo tests to determine their Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). The ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://aliceshown.articlealley.com/what-a-texas-dwi-attorney-can-do-for-you-1833846.html 10th November 2010 Cell Phones and Driving Drivers are facing new challenges as cell phones have become a major part of everyday life. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that ten million drivers talk on cell phones at any given time. Distracted driving causes ma... http://www.articlealley.com/http://tacitlogic.articlealley.com/cell-phones-and-driving-1797684.html 18th October 2010 San Pedro Tires Safety FAQs Tires are some of the most overlooked components of vehicle safety. It’s easy to forget about them—until there’s a problem, of course! Are your tires safe? Let’s look at some San Pedro tires safety frequently asked questions (FAQs): Q: How and whe... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mitchharmatz.articlealley.com/san-pedro-tires-safety-faqs-1771419.html 01st October 2010 The Rise of the Motorcycle Part And Motorcycle Fairing Economic woes and rising gas prices have led to a significant increase in the number of motorcycle sales. Between 1997 and 2006, yearly motorcycle sales jumped from about 356,000 to almost 1.1 million bikes. Not surprisingly, when the National Highway T... http://www.articlealley.com/http://go.articlealley.com/the-rise-of-the-motorcycle-part-and-motorcycle-fairing-1757653.html 23rd September 2010 Summer is Coming, and so is National Tire Safety Week Millions of North Americans hit the highways during the summer months and that makes it a great time to know tire and vehicle safety. The Rubber Manufacturers Association's (RMA) has an annual National Tire Safety Week in June where drivers can learn abo... http://www.articlealley.com/http://michaeltrudel.articlealley.com/summer-is-coming-and-so-is-national-tire-safety-week-1576539.html 01st June 2010 Bald is Not Beautiful When it Comes to Your Tires Tread According to most state laws, tires are legally worn out when they have worn down to 2/32" of remaining tread depth. Tread wear can be identified by using U.S. coins substituted for a tire tread depth gauge as tires wear. Consult your local tire retailer ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://michaeltrudel.articlealley.com/bald-is-not-beautiful-when-it-comes-to-your-tires-tread-1521658.html 27th April 2010 Drive, Email and Text Messaging With Hands Free Dialing As the world focuses on the dangers of distracted driving, specifically text messaging and mobile phone use by drivers, new voice activated technology emerges that will work with any mobile phone connected to any mobile carrier. With over 250 Million... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jenaine.articlealley.com/drive-email-and-text-messaging-with-hands-free-dialing-1517478.html 23rd April 2010 What effect do recalls have on premiums? Wherever you look, the news about recalls is headlining with Toyota leading the pack with the highest profile problems. Indeed, the US lawmakers have begun a formal investigation into the problem of the sticking accelerator pedal. This is not a simple iss... http://www.articlealley.com/http://norrisrios.articlealley.com/what-effect-do-recalls-have-on-premiums-1484340.html 01st April 2010 Air Protect Technology - One Great Reason To Buy A Safety 1st Car Seat There are a few good reasons why Safety 1st Car Seats are a good choice for your child, including the excellent Air Protect Technology. This technology is smart, innovative and perhaps the most advanced feature currently being offered in car seats. Air... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jessewhitehead2.articlealley.com/air-protect-technology--one-great-reason-to-buy-a-safety-1st-car-seat-1484180.html 01st April 2010 Choosing the Right Child Car Seat One of the main concerns of a parent, caregiver, or a relative who may transport a child in a car is ensuring his or her safety against any kind of injury. This may be possible by choosing the right kind of child car seat that will be used in the vehicle.... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mesrianilawgroup.articlealley.com/choosing-the-right-child-car-seat-1447224.html 15th March 2010 The Invisible Danger of Aging Tires Tire manufacturers have long known that tires more than six years old, regardless of tread depth, pose a substantial safety hazard to consumers. Tire age degradation has been an "open secret" within the industry, but the public has only recently... http://www.articlealley.com/http://theammonslawfirm.articlealley.com/the-invisible-danger-of-aging-tires-1444179.html 11th March 2010