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Seatbelts Invented and Tested by Volvo
The seat belt decreases chances of injury by holding back the passenger during an accident. Seat belts consist of 2 straps that lead down to a spool. Pulling the shoulder strap too fast locks the spool thus stopping the passenger. -
Shatter Resistant glass invented by French chemist
Shatter resistant glass works by shattering into many small pieces. This means that during car accidents, large chunks of sharp glass does not injure the passengers. -
Creation of ABS for planes
ABS, Automatic Braking System, is a computer controlled aspect of modern cars. ABS allows the wheels to spin therefore reducing the time it takes for the car to come to a halt. -
Crumple zone created by Daimler-Benz
Crumple zones are areas at the front of a car that fold back to reduce damage to passengers. During a crash, the frontal regions of the car purposely fold back so that the passengers do not take as much damage. -
Airbags tested by Ford and General Motors
Developed during the 1970’s, the airbag involves an inflatable bag that cushions the effect of car crashes. Sensors detect impact and deploy airbags.
