When was the law passed?
in 2008
What was the deadline?
2011
What is the NHTSA?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
What is the new program called?
its New Car Assessment Program
What does it do?
It's designed to encourage car manufacturers to improve vehicle safety.
Is everyone happy with it's action?
No
Who isn't?
Jackie Gillan
Who is she>
The president of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety
What does she think it's trying to do?
divert attention
From what?
their failure to act
Do safety groups think they are acting too quickly?
No
What do they think?
It's a stalling tactic
Do they think the cameras shouldn't be mandatory?
No
What do the cameras allow the people to see?
whether people or objects are in the blind spot
Where is that?
behind vehicles
When was this announced?
Tuesday
What was supposed to happen the next day?
a group was expected to file a suit
Against who?
the U.S. Department of Transportation
Who is included in that?
The NHTSA
Which individuals are filing suit?
a group of safety advocates, including two parents