If you think your vehicle or equipment may have a safety defect, reporting it to NHTSA is an important first step to take to get the situation remedied and make our roads safer.

Get resources and info about staying safe on America’s roads. And, find out if there’s a recall on your car or how to report a vehicle safety problem.

A safe car with the right car seat is a good start to keeping your child safe on the road, but there are many dangers in and around your vehicle to be aware of.

In cold weather, gasoline and diesel engines take more battery power to start, and electric and hybrid-electric vehicles’ driving range can be reduced. Have a mechanic check your battery, …

Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on our roads. Cell phone use — specifically, texting, talking, and social media use — has become the most common distraction. Other risky …

NHTSA offers info on teen driving safety issues, such as teen safe driving tips, along with links to states' teen driver license requirements.

Learn about distracted driving and consequences and dangers of texting and driving. Also get info on distracted driving statistics.

Get info on automated driving systems, also referred to as automated vehicles and "self-driving" cars, and learn about their safety potential.

Through safety standards and consumer information, NHTSA demonstrates its commitment to reducing crashes and saving lives in the United States. NHTSA works to inform consumers …

Go to NHTSA.gov/Recalls and enter your vehicle iden-tification number (VIN) to quickly learn if your vehicle has a critical safety issue that has not been repaired, and how to get that repair …