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Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)
NHTSA created FARS to assist the traffic safety community in identifying traffic safety problems and evaluating both motor vehicle safety standards and highway safety initiatives.
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 Articles
NHTSA's Approach to Motorcoach Safety (8/8/07)
Formal Agreement Reached on Brake Transmission System Interlock (BTSI) (2/16/07)
135A-TRC-99-001 Performance Testing for FMVSS 135 Passenger Car Brake Systems
Performance Testing for FMVSS 135 Passenger Car Brake Systems
Tread Act Section 3(d) Insurance Study
The TREAD Act directs the DOT to undertake activities to improve highway safety.
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Quick Reference Guide to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards & Regulations
Biomechanics and Trauma
Crash dummy research to improve modeling of human response in crash situations.
 Studies/Reports
An Evaluation of the Bumper Standard - As Modified in 1982
NHTSA Report Number DOT HS 807 072
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Technical Information Services (TIS)
Technical Information Services is the focal point for public inquires and research pertaining to NHTSA's vehicle safety, driver licensing, compliance, defect enforcement, traffic law enforcement and rulemaking activities
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