42,514 traffic fatalities occurred in the US in 2022. California had the highest number of fatalities at 4,428. One-third of traffic deaths involve drunk driving. Speeding caused 29% of all traffic fatalities
Comprehensive campaigns target all road users for safety education. Schools should integrate road safety into curricula
Distance is measured in miles or kilometers over one hour. One kilometer equals 0.6213 miles, one mile equals 1.609 kilometers. Modern abbreviation for mile is mi to avoid confusion with metric meter
New York is divided into New York City and Upstate regions. State was one of original thirteen colonies, nicknamed Empire State. European settlement began at New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island. Erie Canal completion in 1825 brought population explosion
Prohibitory signs control various manoeuvres and traffic types. Most signs use red circles with white rectangles. Some signs indicate opposite-direction traffic only
Road is a surfaced route for travel by foot or various vehicles. Roads adapt to different structures for various transportation conditions. Purpose, mode of transport, material and location determine road characteristics