LibGuides: G 9 Science of Automobile Safety: Home

Inquiry

Car passenger safety has been systematically improved over time to counteract the consequences of collisions

Factual: What are the scientific consequences of car collisions?
Conceptual: How have scientists systematically improved car passenger safety over time?
Debatable: To what extent should governments be allowed to impose “safety measures” on the automakers and consumers?

Use this page to find resources yourself. To find suggested resources, click on the tabs above. If you find something really good, please email the ASW librarian.

Newspaper

NYtimes Online
The NYtimes Online is great for science articles every Saturday and also for current info on car safety. Create a pass for your free access.
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If you have an ASW email, you can get a free subscription to the NYtimes online.
1. Click on the link
2. Create an account using your ASW school email address.
3. Check your email inbox for the NYTimes confirmation message. Click on the link in your confirmation message to validate your email address and claim your Pass. Your pass is good for one year.

Science in Context

Science in Context
Use automobile for searching. Then click on MAGAZINES for relevant results.
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These magazines should be most useful:
Popular Mechanics (2,626)
Popular Science (1,078)
Machine Design (726)

Should governments be allowed to impose 'safety measure'?

Opposing Viewpoints
Good for debating topics.

Passwords

If you are at home, you need to use the database passwords.

KEYWORDS for searching

Automobile
Automobile safety
Car safety
Crash tests
Traffic accidents
Statistics

Learn 360 Classroom Videos

Learn360 Classroom Videos
Lots of science videos. Use the filters to sort.

TWIG Science Videos

TWIG Science Videos
Short interesting science videos. Try searching under Cars and Force and Motion.

Websites for Statistics

Center for Auto Safety
For almost 50 years, the CAS has helped consumers identify lemon cars.
Consumer Reports
Rigorous product testing and automobile safety ratings
European Commission Mobility and Transport Road Safety
European accident and vehicle safety safety statistics
Euro NCAP
European New Car Assessment shows tests of recent safety innovations and and safety ratings.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Includes innovations, crash test videos, and statistics

Quick Search for Vetted Websites

Webpath Express
Great for finding quality websites quickly. Use "car AND physics" as a search term.
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Also access WebPath express through the library catalog