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Panelists talked about medical conditions such as sleep disorders that contribute to fatigue and drowsy driving, as well as how to address these health issues. “Health Issues” was the fourth panel of…

Panelists talked about the role of drowsiness with young drivers and that sleep deprivation was a more acute problem in teens than in adults due to the chemistry of the adolescent brain. They discussed the direct…

Panelists talked about the culture in American society that pressures people to do as much as possible during the course of the day, giving sleep a low priority. Topics included shift workers and those in…

The National Transportation Safety Board held an all-day highway safety forum, “Awake, Alert, Alive: Overcoming the Dangers of Drowsy Driving” on combating the effects of driver fatigue. After opening…

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) presented a report on drunk driving prevention, which included an assessment of the problem, a summary of current and previous efforts to…

Panelists talked about changing attitudes toward distracted driving. The speakers linked past attitudes toward seatbelt use or drunk driving to distracted driving. Topics included teens'…

Panelists talked about changing attitudes toward distracted driving. The speakers linked past attitudes toward seatbelt use or drunk driving to distracted driving. Topics included teens'…

Local law enforcement officials from around the country talked about problems with distracted driving in their areas. Topics included current state laws and accident statistics, and the…

Following opening remarks from Deborah Hersman, panelists talked about the types of distractions inside cars and their effect on drivers.

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) members and staff talked about the best approaches to keeping children safe on highways.

Vehicle safety experts spoke about highway and vehicle design to improve the performance of aging drivers. Among the topics they addressed were technological improvements in vehicle design…

Vehicle safety experts talked about occupant protection for aging drivers and passengers. Among the topics they addressed were the biomechanics of aging, as well as methods of protecting…

Transportation officials and experts spoke about transportation safety metrics such as accidents, injury, and fatalities associated with aging. They focused on decreased injury tolerance…

Panelists talked about actions states and local governments were taking to address the safety and security of older drivers. They also responded to questions from the audience.

Transportation safety researchers and federal and state safety officials talked about the screening and assessment of the physical and mental abilities of aging drivers. Other topics…

Officials announced the beginning of a campaign for more enforcement of passenger safety laws, called “Operation ABC Mobilization.” After the presentation of awards to law enforcement…

The National Transportation Safety Board held this hearing to provide a final report on a motorcoach crash near New Orleans, LA on May 9, 1999. Among the issues they addressed were…