TIPS ON CAR CARE AND SAFETY FOR DEAF DRIVERS

The publication is announced of a booklet developed in recognition of the special needs of deaf drivers. The booklet provides advice on how a deaf driver can detect existing or potential automotive problems through use of senses other than hearing. Intended primarily for the novice deaf driver, the booklet also provides suggestions on how a deaf driver can react to the many diverse highway situations which normally require the use of hearing or speech. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which developed the publication, plans distribution of the booklet through various organizations and educational programs serving the deaf. The general public may obtain copies through the consumer services office of NHTSA.

• Corporate Authors:

  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Publication Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Auditory perception; Deaf persons; Deafness; Documents; Driver training; Drivers; Guides to information; Hazards; Hearing loss; Highway safety; Perception; Vehicle maintenance
• Uncontrolled Terms: Publications
• Old TRIS Terms: Guides
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00127955
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Mar 10 1976 12:00AM