Resources

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The links below offer motorists in Brooklyn, New York information ranging from official government sites to Web sites that provide car repair and sales information.

Government Sites

• NYC Department of Transportation: Detailed data on traffic and road construction in New York City.
• New York State Department of Motor Vehicles: Statistical data about New York state motor vehicle accidents, vehicle registrations and drivers.
• NY Driver's Manual: Full text of the New York driver's manual and study guide.
• U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration: Part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration has many programs aimed at keeping America moving safely, comfortably, economically, and without environmental harm.
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: A federal Web site with information dedicated to saving lives, preventing injuries, and reducing economic costs due to road traffic crashes.

Mapping

• Google Maps for Mobile Devices: Geographic information optimized for mobile phones.

Car Sales & Repairs

• Edmunds.com: Tips on automotive buying, selling, leasing, financing, insurance, safety, warranties, maintenance costs, and true costs to own.
• Kelly Blue Book: The industry standard for pricing for new and used vehicles.
• CarTalk.com: A humorous approach to motor vehicle maintenance and repair.
• National Motor Vehicle Title Information System: This Web site is designed to protect consumers from fraud and unsafe vehicles and to keep stolen vehicles from being resold.

Research

• Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: An independent, nonprofit, scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage from crashes on the nation's highways.
• AAA Foundation: A publicly-supported educational and research organization funding projects designed to discover the causes of traffic crashes, prevent them, and minimize injuries when they do occur.
• CarFax.com: Provides a report on a specific automobile's vehicle history including information such as whether the vehicle has suffered fire or flood damage, has been in an accident or has had any odometer problems.
• Toyota Recall Information: Toyota issues information regarding the recall on Toyota vehicles with floor mat and sudden acceleration problems.

Advocacy

• SaferCar.gov: A premier source of vehicle safety information from the government, serving the public interest.
• SmartMotorist.com: A non-profit, privately, funded organization offering expert advice on the newest technology, safety equipment, and strategies for safe navigations of today's roadways.
• Motorists.org: A grassroots organization that works to support efforts to retain motorists' freedoms and rights.
• Advocates for Auto and Highway Safety: An alliance of consumer, health and safety groups and insurance companies and agents working together to make America's roads safer.