To assist consumers purchasing new vehicles or replacement tires, NHTSA has rated
more than 4,200 lines of tires, including most used on passenger cars, minivans,
SUVs and light pickup trucks using a grading system known as the Uniform Tire Quality
Grading System (UTQGS). UTQGS allows consumers to compare tire tread wear, traction
performance and temperature resistance.
CSSRatings
Child Safety Seat Ease of Use Ratings
To assist consumers purchasing child safety seats, NHTSA has rated car seats which
meet Federal Safety Standards and strict crash performance standards. While all
rates seats are safe, they do differ in their ease of use in the following four
basic categories:
Evaluation of Instructions
Evaluation of Labels
Vehicle Installation Features
Securing the Child
NCAP New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) - 5 Star Safety Ratings
NCAP rates vehicles to determine crash worthiness and rollover safety. The safety
ratings are gathered during controlled crash and rollover tests conducted at NHTSA's
research facilities. Vehicles with a rating of five stars indicate the highest safety
rating, whereas a one star indicates the lowest rating.
