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SAFE MIRRORS NOW!

Automobile standard equipment side-view mirrors have a hazardous blind spot that endangers all drivers.

 In fast moving traffic, drivers cannot merge onto highways or change lanes safely with standard equipment side-view mirrors.



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STEERING LOCKS


Steering lockup can occur at any speed.

Steering locks are standard equipment
on most vehicles since 1969.


 





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  TOP NEWS

SAFE MIRRORS NOW!
After years of research, ASF releases the world's best blind spot mirror.  These mirror attachments are a must for all drivers.  Don't drive without them -- click here to order now!

NEW CARS WITHOUT STEERING LOCKS.....ASF LIBERATES THE AUTOMOBILE!
General Motors and Chrysler Corporation are well underway replacing steering locks with safe, effective, and modern auto theft prevention technology that has become the industry standard. Most auto makers have at least one model in production with the new "Immobilizer" system. Keyless technology is now in production replacing key operated locks with modern keyless systems for both home and automobile. The NHTSA has stated that Immobilizer steering lock replacement is "modern theft prevention technology" that constitutes "technological advances."  ASF recommends that drivers only purchase automobiles that do not have steering locks!  
[Read More] [News from NHTSA]

UNITED STATES DMV PRINT ASF WARNING!
Steering lock education prevents accidents and can help prevent auto theft. DMV offices nationwide are printing the ASF steering lock materials. This ASF lifesaving and auto theft prevention information is must reading for all drivers. [View example letters]

  SAFE MIRRORS

Standard equipment side view mirrors are unsafe. These mirrors have a hazardous blind area that conceals quickly approaching or nearby vehicles, causing lane changing endangerment.  All drivers need to obtain safe mirror attachments.  Click here now to obtain safe blind spot mirrors.

ASF backs the European Union's new regulations for safe side view mirrors and recommends these mirrors for all vehicles internationally.
[Read E.U. Statement] [Read E.U. Directive] [See More]

ASF has petitioned the United States Congress for legislation to address the unsafe mirror crises, by issuing safe mirror attachments for all vehicles including all government vehicles.  Additionally, regulations are needed that would require all automobile companies to take remedial action on the production of side-view mirrors, and begin the manufacture of safe side-view mirrors as standard equipment, or replace unsafe mirrors with new technologies. [Read the NHTSA Report] [See More]

  CELL PHONES AND DISTRESS SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES

Driving while holding a cell phone is dangerous. ASF recommends that the auto industry establish a universal cell phone system that allows for remote connection or generic jacks within the vehicle, enabling hands free calling and voice activated dialing through interior speakers. This new system would accommodate all makes of cell phones, and could utilize the BlueTooth technology now in production.

ASF also recommends that the auto manufacturers equip vehicles with new distress system technology that facilitates 911 phone calls, or sends out a radar distress signal alerting the authorities of a roadside emergency and its location, such as OnStar, a service now available on some newer American automobiles.

  ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Curtailing dependence on oil, and switching to alternative renewable fuels is crucial to the survival of the planet. Both Ford and GM have alternative fuel vehicles in production. ASF encourages the production of alternative fuel vehicles as well as the cooperation of the oil companies to make the necessary conversion; to produce, distribute, and vend these new fuels at all filling stations.

ASF seeks to deploy an alternative fuel division to research and develop alternatives to petroleum products. Additionally, due to the great multitude of gasoline operated vehicles extant, ASF seeks to explore the potentials of aftermarket products that modify the molecular structure of gasoline, and or, engine modifications that can radically increase gas mileage and vehicle performance. ASF invites the participation of concerned parties with innovative technologies, and requests that they contact ASF. [More from the web...]

  AIR BAGS & SHOCK ABSORBING SEATS

ASF endorses air bag bumpers, invented by Carl Clark (NHTSA). These air bags are contained in the front and rear bumpers and inflate before impact with the car body. (see example). Air bag bumpers could be standard equipment, or perhaps be introduced as an after-market product. Air bag bumpers can also be used on trucks and buses.
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Automobiles should be equipped with shock absorbing seats. Seats instead of being rigidly secured, could be designed with shock absorbers, and or, also have inflationary capabilities that can dramatically reduce crash inertia upon impact.

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