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Today's Terms
Tripped Rollovers
Definition:
NHTSA data show that 95% of single-vehicle rollovers are tripped . This happens when a vehicle leaves the roadway and slides sideways, digging its tires into soft soil or striking an object such as a curb or guardrail.
Blood alcohol testing
Definition:
At all levels of blood alcohol concentration, the risk of being involved in a crash is greater for young people than it is for older people (Mayhew 1986). In 2001, 25% of drivers ages 15 to 20 who died in motor vehicle crashes had been drinking alcohol (NHTSA 2002b).
Elderly & Older Drivers
Definition:
Drivers typically 65 or 70 years old, most states require renewal applicants to appear in person and to pass a vision test.
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