NTSB Calls For New Limo Safety Standards After Deadly Crash

The transcript discusses the National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) recommendations for improving limousine safety following a deadly crash in Schoharie, New York. The NTSB suggests that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) mandate lap and shoulder seatbelts in all new limousines and establish performance standards for seating systems. The Schoharie crash, which resulted in 20 fatalities, is highlighted as the deadliest U.S. transportation accident in nearly a decade. The NTSB report indicates that proper seatbelt use and design could have mitigated injuries. The NHTSA acknowledges the NTSB's initial analysis and anticipates reviewing the complete investigation data.

What safety feature is the NHTSA recommended to require in all new limousines?

• Anti-lock brakes

• Lap and shoulder seatbelts

• Rearview cameras

• Airbags

Where did the deadliest transportation accident in the US in almost a decade occur?

• Miami, FL

• Schoharie, NY

• Chicago, IL

• Los Angeles, CA

How many people were killed in the Schoharie limo crash?

• 15

• 19

• 10

• 20

According to the NTSB, what could have mitigated injuries in the Schoharie crash?

• Faster emergency response

• Adequate seat integrity and proper seatbelt use

• Improved vehicle speed control

• Better road conditions

What is the NHTSA's stance on the NTSB's initial analysis?

• It plans to ignore the analysis

• It disagrees with the findings

• It has already implemented the recommendations

• It welcomes the analysis and awaits full data