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Did early cars have seat belts?
In the US seat belts began to show up in the later 1950's.
When were seat belts introduced in the US?
it was introduced in the US in the 1960s
Why do you have seat belts?
to prevent us from getting hurt.
How many people don't wear seat belts in us?
Too many! Half the deaths in the United States are caused because people do not wear seat belts.
How many people do not wear seat belts in the US?
over 1000 million
How do seat belts protect us in collisions?
The hold more restrant on your body so you dont "fly" out of ur seat,
What year were seat belts required to be installed in new cars?
Seat belts were invented in the 19th century by the English engineer George Cayley, but were not required to be installed in new cars in the US before 1959.
When did cars start to have seat belts?
The Nash started offering them in 1949 and Ford followed suit in 1955. The invention of seat belts happened in the 19th century around 1885 when the first US Patent was issued.
Are seat belts required in a 1973 Jeep?
Yes. The only autos not coverd under the seat belt laws are the ones built so long ago that they were not installed at the factory. yes you need seat belts in the jeep however Because of the year of your vehicle you are only required to have what would have normally been installed by the factory in 1973 which would have been the front seat and rear seat single Lap belts. The 3 point shoulder belts that are used today were not required in US vehicles until Feb 1974 so there were many pre 1974 model vehicles with just lap belts and no shoulder belts...
What does a airbag do in a car?
The airbag is there for protection and life safety. Although, children today see airbags as standard equipment most of us grew up with only seat belts for protection. And come to think of it most of us did not where our seat belts until it became a law in most states. Today, the SRS system or supplemental restraint system works together with the seat belts to reduce injuries you might otherwise sustain in a car accident.
Do back seat passengers need to wear a seat belt?
People need to wear seat belts in the back because they could be thrown out the window if in a car accidentAdded: In most US states there is no statutory requirement that adult back seat passengers be belted. To be certain of the law in your state contact your local law enforcement agency or office of the DMV.
According to the US Department of Transportation seat belts saved over how many lives between 1975 and 1997?
100,000
