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				Car Seats and Booster Seats
                        Infant, convertible, or booster seat? Follow these steps to find the right car seat, install it correctly and keep your child safe.
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                          about Car Seats and Booster SeatsSeat Belts
                        Seat belts save thousands of lives each year, but people still risk driving without buckling up. Learn why seat belts are vital, and help us reduce preventable deaths.
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                          about Seat BeltsTires
                        Be TireWise, because the only thing between you and the road are your tires.
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                          about TiresAir Bags
                        Learn about the safety benefits of frontal and side air bags and the importance of using seat belts—your first line of defense.
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                          about Air BagsTakata Recall Spotlight
                        
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                          about Takata Recall SpotlightDriver Assistance Technologies
                        Explore new and emerging driver assistance technologies capable of significantly reducing the number of fatal crashes involving human error.
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                          about Driver Assistance TechnologiesElectric and Hybrid Vehicles
                        Learn about the various types of electric and hybrid-electric vehicles on our roads.
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                          about Electric and Hybrid VehiclesAutomated Vehicles for Safety
                        Learn more about the continuing evolution of automotive technology that aims to deliver even greater safety benefits.
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                          about Automated Vehicles for SafetyVehicle Theft Prevention
                        Motor vehicles are the primary mode of transportation for most of us, and often an indispensable part of our lives. But what would happen if your vehicle suddenly disappeared?
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                          about Vehicle Theft PreventionOdometer Fraud
                        It’s a crime to alter a vehicle’s odometer. Find out what odometer fraud is, how to spot it, and who to contact if you think you’re a victim.
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                          about Odometer FraudAdapted Vehicles
                        Discover cost-saving tips on modifying or purchasing a vehicle that meets the needs of people with disabilities.
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                          about Adapted Vehicles15-Passenger Vans
                        Learn about the risks of 15-passenger vans and what you can do to prevent them.
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                          about 15-Passenger Vans

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