The Story of U.S. Auto Manufacturers Installing Front-Seat Lap Belts

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During the 1950s and 1960s, Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, and American Motors recognized the need to protect vehicle occupants during a crash. Thus, they made front-seat lap belts standard equipment in their vehicles. This realization of how critical seatbelts are was revolutionary as it had never been done on such a large scale. At the … Read more

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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Established in 1959, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an esteemed nonprofit organization that has long been regarded as a foremost authority on highway safety. Through research, testing, and ardently advocating for improved safety measures for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike – IIHS continues to be relentless in its mission to make roads … Read more

The Complete Guide to Distracted Driving

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Introduction: What is Distracted Driving? Distracted driving is when a driver is distracted by something other than driving. Some examples of distracted driving are using a cell phone, talking on the phone, reading, applying makeup, eating or drinking, watching videos or movies, writing checks on the steering wheel (yes, I’ve actually seen this happen), interacting … Read more