Isle of Man residents are being consulted about plans to introduce a more rigorous system of vehicle testing to help reduce accident rates.

BBC: Isle of Man public consulted on compulsory MOT tests

The force said its objectives for 2012-13 included delivering an effective emergency response, targeting organised crime groups and drug markets, working with partners and the public to catch offenders, reduce re-offending and road accident fatalities, and plan and prepare to respond to any major and serious incidents.

BBC: West Mercia Police headquarters

Their features include sophisticated body configurations that also aim to reduce pedestrian injuries if struck in an accident.

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Going for a newer model is not a safeguard, but does reduce the odds of the car having an accident history.

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Last summer, an NRC task force reviewed the Fukushima accident and came up with a dozen recommendations to reduce U.S. reactor vulnerability.

CNN: Our reactors still vulnerable, a year after Fukushima