It's No Accident: The Real Story Behind Senseless Death and Injury on Our Roads
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For more than 30 years, the government has been ramming cars into walls in an effort to make car crashes safe. The public has been conditioned to believe that seatbelts, airbags and more "crashworthy" vehicles are the best ways to protect us from harm on the roads. Meanwhile, the most basic strategies to deter dangerous driving and prevent crashes have been ignored. "It's No Accident" provides a rare glimpse into how the government got seduced by the promise of "safe crashing." It then examines the major factors involved in crashes today, including speeding, aggressive driving, distractions (e.g. cell phones) and drowsy driving. The author reveals that many dangerous behaviors are now promoted by businesses, and that drivers who kill often walk away with just a small fine. This expose is a must-read for anyone concerned about what's happening on our roads and how to stop it. Now available also through Amazon.com. **Questions about this book or trouble with your order? E-mail info2@crashprevention.org
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"Interesting ..."
This book is a very nuanced discussion of the problems of road safety. The author challenges the government, the insurance industry, the auto industry, the media, the motorists, and even Mothers Against Drunk Driving to defend the outrageous and immoral behavior that we're seeing on the roads today -- and the degree to which they are contributing to it. It is a no-holds barred expose that reveals the hard truths about behaviors and policies that put innocent people at risk on the roads.
The personal stories, while tragic, are well documented and help illustrate the technical and moral issues involved. Overall, much more than I expected for a book about road safety.
The personal stories, while tragic, are well documented and help illustrate the technical and moral issues involved. Overall, much more than I expected for a book about road safety.
"It's about time~ Bravo"
that someone wrote about the MAJOR problems of the roads that have been killing people for many years, that has been overlooked because it was " JUST AN ACCIDENT" I found the book very interesting on ALL the facts, especially about how our GOVERMENT is turning their backs on the Victims that have been killed / hurt by Negligent driving, the hazardous drivers and vehicles, the laws and the facts that there needs to be more then MADD out there, for people that are MAD but have nobody to listen to them. Maybe now someone will ! Thank you for speaking on behalf of them!
This book has opened my eyes to what has been swooped under the carpet for such a very long time. BRAVO!
This book has opened my eyes to what has been swooped under the carpet for such a very long time. BRAVO!
"A Breakthrough"
A much-needed, thoughtful and comprehensive analysis of public policy regarding traffic safety. Though Ralph Nader's UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED was useful in its day, the misguided pursuit of "safe crashing" since then has wasted resources and effort that would be better spent on technology, enforcement, and education to prevent crashes in the first place. I don't need anyone to buckle me up, rather, I need a policy that will slow others down. Safe crashing only saves crash dummies!
"Right on Target"
I ordered three books from the vendor and
requested that my order be mailed by federal express (it was a cost of $14.00). They indicated that I would receive the books on the following Tuesday and I did. I was pleased with the service. I would like to compliment you for a book that is well written. I have not looked at car safety as much from the crash prevention but from crash mitigation. You are so on target. The book needs to be read by many, I am trying to encourage everyone I know to read it. I have about
twenty pages left. I can feel your frustration....... and I really agreed at how you look at MADD it is not only drinking but it is speed,following too close... More >
I ordered three books from the vendor and
requested that my order be mailed by federal express (it was a cost of $14.00). They indicated that I would receive the books on the following Tuesday and I did. I was pleased with the service. I would like to compliment you for a book that is well written. I have not looked at car safety as much from the crash prevention but from crash mitigation. You are so on target. The book needs to be read by many, I am trying to encourage everyone I know to read it. I have about
twenty pages left. I can feel your frustration....... and I really agreed at how you look at MADD it is not only drinking but it is speed,following too close... More >
"It's No Accident"
The power of this book is the totality of it--the impact that all the stories, all the statistics, all the exposure of misinterpreted statistics, all the ostrich behavior--has to be taken in as a package. There are no "sound bites" in this book.
The book is written in a very readable style--not a research report or a textbook, but the written equivalent of a face-to-face discussion. Yet, it is full of documented facts.
Every policy maker and legislator needs to read this book. Every driver needs to read this book to become outraged enough to pressure policy makers and legislators to stop trying to simply reduce the injuries and damage of traffic crashes and start trying to prevent those crashes.
I can't find where on this site to rate the book but I give it the full six stars.
The book is written in a very readable style--not a research report or a textbook, but the written equivalent of a face-to-face discussion. Yet, it is full of documented facts.
Every policy maker and legislator needs to read this book. Every driver needs to read this book to become outraged enough to pressure policy makers and legislators to stop trying to simply reduce the injuries and damage of traffic crashes and start trying to prevent those crashes.
I can't find where on this site to rate the book but I give it the full six stars.
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