When was the ntsb established? The origin of the NTSB was in the Air Commerce Act of 1926, which assigned the United States Department of Commerce responsibility for investigating domestic aviation accidents. The USA's first "independent" Air Safety Board was established in 1938: it lasted only fourteen months.When was national transportation safety board created? The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) was established in 1967 and became totally independent on April 1, 1975, by the Independent Safety Board Act of 1974 (49 U.S.C. 1111).What is national highway transportation safety administration? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is an agency of the Executive Branch of the U.S. government, part of the Department of Transportation. The agency is dedicated to improving motor vehicle safety through a variety of research and educational initiatives.What is transportation safety? Transportation safety is concerned with the protection of life and property through regulation, management and technology development of all forms of transportation.
A driver in conversation with someone outside of the vehicle is also dangerously distracted. In fact, a cell phone user may be as impaired as a drunk driver. In December, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) called for a nationwide ban on all cell phone use while driving. This goes beyond the hands-free laws enacted by ten states.