CRASH TEST | HOW DID IT ALL START

This is an early video documenting the first official crash tests, airbags, and other safety features. The video discusses the use of seat belts and how belts paired with airbags were critical to the safety of vehicle occupants.

Discover the story of the first airbags and how they led to the safety technology we have in cars today.

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