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Motor Vehicle Safety Overview

For children ages 14 and younger, unintentional injury-related deaths occur most often when riding in a car.

Many injuries that may occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents require clinical care by a doctor or other health care provider. Listed in the directory below are some other considerations for motor vehicle safety, for which a brief overview has been provided.

Injury Statistics and Incidence Rates

Identifying High-Risk Situations

Installing and Using Child Safety Seats and Booster Seats

Pedestrian Safety

Teenage Drivers

Reviewed Date: 06-16-2011

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Disclaimer: This information is not intended to substitute or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your child's physician. The content provided on this page is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your child's physician with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.