Vehicles have come a long way in terms of safety features. From the earliest days of cars, when seat belts were considered a luxury, to today, when Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are becoming commonplace, the evolution of safety features has been astounding. If you’re looking for a reliable family car, Indy Auto Land offers a wide selection of used vehicles, all equipped with the latest safety features to keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Twentieth century technology The seat belt is believed to have been invented in 1885 by Edward Claghorn, who patented his design. It was created for tourists traveling in open boats, but later became used for securing coachmen as well. Aviation also used many elements that later found use in the design of the modern automobile, including seat belts. A pilot from France, Adolphe Pegout, first used a seat belt in an airplane in 1913. A patent for the invention of seat belts for passengers in automobiles was obtained by Gustave-Désiré Lévaux 8 years after the patent for the seat belt. Subsequently, something similar to today’s three-point belt was invented. Although seat belts were very simple in design and patents were obtained, […]
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