| Relevance |
•
Research program is mission-oriented and
supports NHTSA and DOT goals. |
| • Specific goals and priorities for the next five years are
laid out in the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Rulemaking and
Research Priority Plan. |
| • NHTSA's research programs support regulatory actions and
other initiatives that prevent thousands of fatalities and serious injuries
each year. |
| • NHTSA research addresses clearly identified safety problems
and seeks new solutions that make maximum use of advanced technologies. |
| • Research programs often involve cooperative efforts with
foreign governmental agencies, the automotive industry, and other
vehicle-safety-related organizations. |
| Quality |
•
NHTSA research findings are frequently presented
to other NHTSA offices, thus ensuring critical internal review. |
| • NHTSA research findings are frequently presented to the
public in a variety of formats, ensuring critical outside review. |
| • NHTSA research results are presented in international forums
and are often the basis of actions taken by international bodies. |
| • Investment decisions are based on competition and merit
review whenever possible. |
| Performance |
•
Key research milestones are identified and
tracked in performance targets. |
| • The NHTSA research program provides input for cost-benefit
studies of alternative solutions to safety problems. |
