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High percentage of D.C. deaths were pedestrians

A new report shows that more than half of those killed in traffic accidents in the nation's capital in 2010 were pedestrians.

Tags: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, pedestrian

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Monetary incentive could cut down on lead foot drivers

Researchers recently tested the theory that giving drivers money to slow down would prevent them from putting the pedal to the metal.

Tags: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding

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Find your recalls

A luxury vehicle experienced a complete brake failure. Fortunately, the driver was able to put the car in manual transmission, slow the vehicle and use the emergency brake to stop it without incident.

Tags: Shirley Rooker, Call for Action, recalls, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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Tech solutions may not stop distracted driving

As federal leaders, safety advocates and automakers come together to address the issue of distracted driving, some potential technological solutions are being shown to have unintended consequences.

Tags: distracted driving, Adam Tuss, David Strickland, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, cellphone

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