Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Self-Driving Cars

Self-Driving Cars

Mark Rosekind, administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, discussed the importance of development and regulation of self-driving cars.

Description

Mark Rosekind, administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, discussed the importance of the development and regulation of self-driving cars, as well as the role of the NHTSA in the process.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • Explain the mission and role of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
  • What are the potential benefits of self-driving cars?
  • Describe the role of the government in the development of automated vehicles. What are the different aspects of its federal automated vehicle's policy?
  • Explain how and why NHTSA wants to change its approach to safety regulations and innovation.

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Bureaucracy
    • Department Of Transportation
    • Executive Agency
    • Innovation
    • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa)
    • Regulation

    Topics

    Bureaucracy & RegulationScience & Technology

    Grades

    High SchoolUniversity