Risky Driving | NHTSA (2024)

Safety is NHTSA’s number one priority. Our mission is to reduce the number of deaths and injuries by educating drivers.

Many types of drugs and medication, both legal and illegal, can impair your ability to drive safely. Certain medications or drugs may not cause impairment on their own, but may do so if taken with a second medication or with alcohol.

Distracted driving puts us all at risk. Get the facts, get involved, and help us keep America’s roadssafe.

When you speed, you put everyone around you at risk. Find out more.

Don't be a statistic. Find out what driving drowsy does to you and how you can avoid it.