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In an effort to utilize mobile technology in promoting safety in both buying and driving vehicles, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced in its press release last Thursday a free iOS app that contains real-time information on vehicle safety from the SaferCar.gov website of the agency.
Called the SaferCar app, it is the mobile version of the NHTSA website in which iPhone and iPod Touch users can access valuable information related to vehicle safety that will help them not only become informed consumers but also help them make decisions. Basically, the features of the app are the following:
Called the SaferCar app, it is the mobile version of the NHTSA website in which iPhone and iPod Touch users can access valuable information related to vehicle safety that will help them not only become informed consumers but also help them make decisions. Basically, the features of the app are the following:
- 5-star safety rankings. For those who are planning to purchase a car or any other vehicle, they can use the app to look at how different car models and makes are likely to crash through crash test ratings.
- Recall updates and complaint submissions. Through the app, users can register their vehicles for the latest NHTSA notifications and updates with regard to their vehicles’ safety issues. Also, the app also allows them to file a safety complaint easily.
- Child seat installation help. This feature allows users to obtain assistance on how to properly install car seats and boosters by locating them to the nearest child seat inspection station.General news and updates. The app provides consumers information-filled news from the NHTSA, as well as push notifications on recalls and about the users’ vehicles.
While the SaferCar app is only available in iTunes Store, the same app is currently being developed to cater for those using Android-based devices and will soon be available in Google Play. The said launch of the free mobile app is just one of the NHTSA’s initiatives to provide consumers easy access to information about vehicle safety.
Coincidentally, along with the launch of the app was the NHTSA’s release of the Application Programming Interface or API. It is a new way to provide safety data through the creation of a more accessible data for analysis and integration into web and mobile apps.
Meanwhile, every Los Angeles car accident lawyer believes that promoting vehicle safety can be realized with the use of alternative means, including the use of mobile technology.
Coincidentally, along with the launch of the app was the NHTSA’s release of the Application Programming Interface or API. It is a new way to provide safety data through the creation of a more accessible data for analysis and integration into web and mobile apps.
Meanwhile, every Los Angeles car accident lawyer believes that promoting vehicle safety can be realized with the use of alternative means, including the use of mobile technology.
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